Mistakes Versus ‘Missed-Takes’

Let’s talk about etymology for a second. The prefix “mis” means incorrect or wrong, denoting an overall negative connotation to the word. You can have misgivings (bad feelings), misfortune (bad fortune) and misbehavior (bad behavior). You can have misadventures...

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Delegation

Once you reach a certain level of responsibility in a company, delegation can be one of the most challenging—yet vital—parts of your job. Too often, managers are reticent to entrust tasks and projects to others; meanwhile, their own workload keeps piling up. There are...

Nurturing Problem-Solving Skills In Our Teammates

Choosing what to eat for breakfast. Picking out what to wear for the day. Charting out a new project. Saying no to a proposal. Our days are full of decisions. Some are small, while others could affect a company’s profit margins or a person’s career trajectory. As...

A Leader’s Power Of Observation

How well do you know the people you work with? How observant are you about their personalities, attitudes, schedules, work ethic or team interactions? Employee satisfaction often stems from a sense of being seen or feeling valued in the workplace, so with that in...

A Curious Leader: Keep Asking Questions

“Be curious, not judgmental,” quotes the loveable protagonist from the acclaimed show Ted Lasso. This scene is a classic “mic drop” moment that I find inspiring. While the origin of the quote is murky, and the character is fictional, the sentiment is simple and...