Posts by L2L Contributing Author
Mentoring in the Workplace: Spreading the Knowledge
We often hear about the need for gaining and sharing organizational knowledge to further our careers, reach our goals (and create new ones), and make connections in various industries. One of the best ways to share knowledge is also a vital part of the leadership toolkit – mentoring. Mentoring in the Workplace Mentoring is an…
Read MoreCommunication Breakdown: Are You Resonating With Your Audience?
Over the course of my career many leaders have lamented this: “Little I say seems to be resonating!?!?” Although this can be very frustrating, it certainly does not mean that you should just stop communicating (as I’ve also heard…) Knowing Your Audience Problem: Most likely, the failure to communicate effectively an indicator that you need to take…
Read MorePriority Management for Leaders
Ever since I was a child, I was told to get my priorities straight if I wanted to be successful. Turns out, that’s a lot easier said than done. Sometimes it feels like I have a never ending to-do list; what’s more, everything on it feels important, and I can end up feeling as though I’m…
Read MoreThe Leadership Yawwwn‑Fest
Are you inspiring others to action with your captivating stories that delight your audience? Or you guilty of just providing a leadership yawn-fest? Your Best Tool For Inspiring Others I was at a board meeting the other day where an outside organization was presenting its latest project. The vision was in creating a sustainable vision…
Read MoreLeadership and The Ugly Four-Letter Word: Fear
We all have different ideas of what fear looks like. Some people fear taking risks, others fear conflict or confrontation, and still, others fear rejection by peers, just to name a few. So what is fear? My Fear of Failure Personally, I struggle with fear of failure. I am a perfectionist by nature, as are…
Read MoreEntrepreLeadership: Tips for Self-Leadership in Your Own Startup
Working in organizations and leading teams certainly has its up and downs; its joys and challenges. The right organization and the right people in the right places are often very satisfying for everyone involved. Some of the good things about working in an organization are: Availability to work with others Enjoying personal and professional growth for…
Read MoreThe Importance of Leading Your Future Today
Leadership today requires much more than just doing your job with the people who you lead. It now involves your public persona. This reality impacts your ability to influence with the global reach of the Internet. Things that you say and do are now are on display and can impact you, your role, and the…
Read MoreOn Leadership and Overcoming a Crisis
Make no mistake about it, there will be moments when a crisis strikes. Life has a way of making sure that plenty of lemons come our way. And it seem that none of us can escape this truth. Leaders often have to manage through crisis. This can only be done with good information. Because of a…
Read MoreL2L Weekender: Leading Socially Responsible Investing
Is your leadership going above and beyond what you do as a boss? Are you thinking beyond your day job or your specific corporate role and looking into how your decisions affect a bigger picture? And are you considering how your influence on a personal level can impact local, regional, national, or international concerns that can…
Read MoreThe Paradox of Leadership and New Mindsets
Changing Your Mindset About Stinky Fish: Embracing Leadership Growth The temptation is there for all of us, but it’s easier to notice in others – “Why do they lead this organization the same old way? And why do they only see life from their myopic view?” The ability to break free from old mindsets and gain…
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