by Beth Strathman | Dec 19, 2017 | awareness, behavior, beliefs, executive, leader, leadership
How do you react when you think your direct reports are making you look bad? Do you focus on yourself and scurry to salvage your reputation? Or do you focus on your team and take the opportunity to improve your team’s skills and processes? You’ve spent the better part...
by Beth Strathman | Sep 21, 2017 | authentic, awareness, behavior, beliefs, evolve, executive, leader, leadership
You encounter leadership problems or challenges all the time. Did you ever notice that they end up being the exact circumstances you need in order to evolve as a person and a leader? You may have issues with people who don’t respond to you as you’d like. You might...
by Beth Strathman | Sep 21, 2017 | awareness, behavior, beliefs, evolve, executive, integrity, leader, leadership
As you look at your own leadership development, have you ever had an inkling of where your life might take you? If so, you could say you had an insight to your destiny. It might sound far-fetched to some, but to others, there is an unexplainable “knowing” that helps...
by Beth Strathman | May 31, 2017 | communication, leader, leadership, listening
Communicating effectively is probably the most common area where most leaders need to grow. In fact, a 2016 Harris poll found that 69% of managers surveyed said that they’re often uncomfortable communicating with employees. I wager that discomfort comes from not...
by Beth Strathman | Feb 16, 2017 | executive, leader, leadership, productivity, self-organization, time management
“Hey, Boss. Do you have a minute?” How many times a week do you hear that? It can be frustrating to hear those words when you were finally getting some momentum on your own projects. What can you do to maximize your own time at work by minimizing interruptions by your...
by Beth Strathman | Jan 9, 2017 | leader, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, strategy
Within months of the June 2016 investigation into a Tesla vehicle crash due to malfunctioning autopilot, CEO Elon Musk showed his commitment to Tesla Motors’ mission to “accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy”. He broke ground on a battery plant...
