This is critical because alignment is the glue that holds our reputations and teams together.

I want this program to be a catalyst for positive change. I envision participants returning to their organizations more confident, capable, and inspired to lead boldly. I also hope it will demonstrate to nonprofits that investing in their managers is one of the most strategic decisions they can make.

Delegation is a nuanced process that requires planning, communication, and trust. When done right, it enhances productivity, strengthens your team, and frees up time for leaders to focus on strategic priorities.

Grief & Delegation: A New Manager’s First Hurdles

Sarcasm puts three crucial team characteristics at risk.

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

What new and developing managers need to know about emotional intelligence?

Lead Boldly Career Exploration guides career explorers on the path toward becoming the leaders they want to be. Leaders that others want to follow.  

Productive conflict is a powerful tool for solving problems and maintaining strong relationships. However, few of us know how to use conflict for good. Instead, we allow our emotions to guide our responses.

Building trust in a new team takes time and effort, but it is only way to create a productive and positive team.

Have you discovered the hidden leaders on your team? They are there.

Leaders must understand and embrace that managing and leading others should be a conscious choice, not a happy accident that came with a raise and title upgrade.

With five generations in the workforce—Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z—managing this diverse group presents unique challenges and opportunities.

The ability to receive feedback gracefully is a skill that sets great leaders apart.

Leaders are told to mine for, leverage, and embrace conflict to increase effectives. And they should, these strategies can lead to the best results and help teams to grow in expertise and cohesion. But unfortunately, most humans are not wired to embrace conflict or properly prepared to lead others through it effectively.

Initiating a difficult discussion requires careful preparation and intention, which sounds easy unless you are scared, defensive, angry, embarrassed, hungry, lonely, or tired (among others).

Productive conflict is a valuable problem-solving tool.