Tag: Strategy

Leadership Is Not For Everyone

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘You are lost in the woods if you think you can have positive and productive and productive impact while ignoring the artistic side of your leadership.’

‘If you are going to lead, then perhaps learning to be authentic and accept responsibility is the most courageous place to start.’

‘You must listen to the stories people are telling about you and your culture, and then you must influence the stories.’

‘As a leader, you need to look reality in the face and accept it.’

‘Eliminating pretending as an organizational or personal strategy is a critical step to leading courageously.’

‘It’s time to come to terms with the fact that you simply can’t do it all.’

‘Driving your direct reports into action and encouraging involvement and initiative is critical to building high performance.’

‘Your presence as a leader relates to the heart and soul of who you are much more than it does to what you do.’

‘People are not afraid of taking action; they are afraid of what will happen if they take action.’

‘A courageous leader promotes personal responsibility in the organization.’

‘If you avoid responsibility, responsibility will eventually come back to get you.’

Source:

Mike Staver (2012). Leadership Isn’t for Cowards: How to Drive Performance by Challenging People and Confronting Problems

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Networking, Networking, Networking

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘The goal of the initial networking meeting is to get to the second meeting. Networking is a long-term strategy of building relationships.’

‘If you’re not creating ambassadors, you’re not networking effectively. Put in the effort to prepare and do the work for your contacts so they leave impressed and ready to market you to their network.’

‘Everyone experiences a touch of Imposter Syndrome at one time or another. When it strikes, recall your achievements and know that you’re likely on the verge of a professional growth spurt, which is positive.’

‘Be prepared to start your interview with a compelling answer to the frequently asked question, ‘Tell me about yourself.”

‘Close strong with insightful questions, including the key questions, which will wipe concerns off the table and secure you as a viable candidate.’

‘Fear is a learned response- tackle it head-on so it doesn’t become an obstacle in your Switch.’

‘The job search is unfair. That’s true, but don’t complain about it; instead, use it to your advantage as a Switcher.’

‘Hirers are not always responsive. It can be frustrating, but it’s not personal. Be gracious and persistent to get the information you need to keep moving your job search forward.’

‘Keep putting 100 percent into your job search until you’ve signed on the dotted line. Unexpected obstacles can arise so don’t make the mistake of slowing down the search.’

‘Keep the ball in your court. Some things are beyond your control in a career switch, so take a lead role on those things you can conrol.’

‘Embrace the ‘middle seat.’ Your attitude can have a big impact in the job search, so choose a positive one.’

Source:

Dawn Graham (2018). Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success