5 Tips for Crafting Affirmations that Actually Work
Affirmations are about actually believing in yourself. When that happens, you start making it true.
Three Do’s and Don’ts to Encourage Healthy Debate
How to Encourage Healthy Debate and Challenge Team Thinking Diverse teams increase innovation and improve an organization’s ability to respond to challenges. To harness the power of diversity, leaders need know how to encourage healthy debate. A culture of healthy debate comes from focusing on team basics like: an emphasis on company performance metrics, a genuine interest in others’ ideas, and a demonstrated belief in the ability of people on the team. It also comes from a leader who knows…
Staying on Track in a Fast Growth Phase
It’s every start-up founder’s dream: fast growth characterized by graphs that look like hockey stick. But the dream can turn into a nightmare unless you are prepared to handle it. Some of the decisions you make during this crucial time, when there is maximum pressure and no time to fix things, can become part of the company DNA. As a founder, I experienced fast growth first hand. My first year in business selling reusable grocery bags in 2006, I sold…
Bounce Back: 5 Tips to Become More Resilient
Unexpected changes are just that–unexpected. Taking a few simple steps now will help you to be more resilient and better positioned to bounce back in case impacts come your way.
Three Tips for Better Conflict Management
Every organization needs at least one person who can help manage conflicts. As one of the hardest-to-find skills and also hardest to develop, conflict management can give you a competitive edge as an employee. Find my new blog on conflict management at the Ace Up coaching platform blog.