It’s here: the time of year when our thoughts turn to giving and gratitude. Like clockwork, the holiday season brings focus to the heart, increasing our awareness around appreciation and what we can give or do for others.
Nowadays, there’s an app for practically everything. And when it comes to trackers, that’s most certainly true. There are apps that track health and fitness, financials, your home’s energy consumption—and more. The list goes on and on…and for good reason!
It takes real discipline to give people your undivided attention, especially when you’re overwhelmed with work or are simply having a bad day.
If there’s one business buzz word that’s surfaced in 2020, it’s “pivot.” Everywhere we seem to turn, we hear people talking “pivot.” No question about it, redirection and repositioning have been lifesaving for a number of industries.
There’s an old saying, “If you fail to plan then you’re planning to fail.” Often times sayings are simply lip service, but in this case, there is a reason to pay attention.
As a leader, you’re faced daily with decisions big and small. But there’s no question that some of your most important decisions are going to be around taking correction action relative to your goals—specifically your goals as a leader, your goals for your team, and your goals for the organization at large.
Does your leadership have what it takes? At MAP Consulting, we are all about coaching leaders to develop and what clients tell us is that given the pandemic and uncertain business climate, effective leadership matters more to them than ever before.
As a leader, you’re not alone if in your rush to respond to managing through today’s business challenges you’re busier than ever. And yet the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. In situations of crisis, challenge or stress, that’s when your team really needs to experience your presence and know they’re being heard.
Let’s be real. There’s no such thing as certainty for any business. Recessions come and go. Bubbles burst. External impacts transform industries and organizations, seemingly overnight. Pandemics put economic well-being at risk, not to mention life itself
If today’s leaders all stay down in the dumps, keep pushing the panic button, and focus on the COVID-19 doomsday possibilities, it will be impossible for them to stabilize their organizations and recover. So what are truly disciplined leaders doing?