In our Amplifiers immersion this Thursday, we will launch next quarter’s theme, “Project You, as leader’. We will focus on the leader’s performance, values, and approach. A big topic! It needs carefully considered questions to guide smart decisions. I’m sharing my favourites here.
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A leadership framework for knowing when to quit
Banging your head against a brick wall? Does the breakthrough you crave seem elusive and out of reach? Desperate for a sign that things are working? When should you kill off your dream and let it be? No one likes to feel like they failed. Here are some guidelines to help navigate the challenges when things aren’t working.
The Valley of Disappointment happens before a breakthrough
Strategic quitting is not the same as killing off your dream
5 questions to ask before you throw in the towel
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Read MoreBoundless Leadership: Stop saying yes
Are you engaged and at risk of burnout? Apparently 1 in 5 engaged employees are. That’s bad news as the research also shows how few of us are actually engaged in the first place! It seems that if you want something done ask a busy person is a default that works, and to our detriment. If you are a keener, like my client ‘Karen’, and is excited by everything, then chances are you need to learn how to say yes better, not just less frequently. Filter what does not fit!
Boundless Leaders need boundaries
Saying yes to avoid saying no is a common trap
Use a strainer to make better choices
Boundless Leadership: Moving beyond unhelpful narratives
Do you feel guilty for loving your work or working late? Have you ever had to make a career choice that meant moving the family, and this was something they didn’t like? How do we make peace with the career versus family choice? Explore this with me!
Are you being selfish or self-first?
What stories are you telling about the choice, and are these helpful?
Do you know what fulfills you and do you let this guide your choices?
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