Leadership/LifeSkills

action leadership

Action Centered Leadership

    As leaders, our concentrated attention on tasks often obscures our attending to the needs of individuals as well as the overall team.

    art of persuasion

    Art of Persuasion

      The essence of communication is the art of persuading or convincing another person or group of people.

      building positive behaviors

      Building Positive Behaviors

        Forming habits, such as building positive behaviors, takes effort, energy, and time. Different people need different amounts of time to develop a new habit.

        team-accountability

        Building Team Accountability

          Building team accountability is important. Accountability is the means by which a team stays “on track” and strengthens relationships.

          team communication

          Building Team Communication

            Effective communication can be more difficult than one would assume. It has to be proactive and intentional.

            team-trust

            Building Team Trust

              Trust is essential for building teams who stand with each other, regardless of inconvenience or difficulty

              changing behaviors

              Changing Behaviors

                Adopting a new skill or habit is hard. It takes committed, deliberate intentionality, and accountability to keep you on track as you move toward your goal.

                coaching-tips

                Coaching Tips

                  Coaching is essential to leading effective teams. Knowing how to best coach each of your team members is foundational in developing optimal performance.

                  conclude conversation

                  Concluding the Conversation

                    The conclusion of a difficult conversation does not always mean each person fully agrees with the other party’s position in the argument, but it does have to end productively.

                    confidence vs arrogance

                    Confidence vs. Arrogance

                      To deliver a successful, credible message, confidence is key. The ability to communicate with confidence rather than arrogance builds credibility.

                      Coping with Quarantine

                      Coping with Quarantine

                        In this unprecedented time, when life as we knew it has completely shifted, coping with quarantine is a critical life skill.