by Beth Strathman | Jan 24, 2018 | assumptions, behavior, confrontation, leader, leadership
It takes so much energy to address an employee issue. If you’re doing it at all, you are on your way to creating clearer expectations and a better working environment for everyone. You can fine tune your repertoire with these tweaks: Be Timely. When finding the...
by Beth Strathman | Dec 19, 2017 | ego, executive, humility, integrity, leader, leadership
Have you ever hired an employee who behaves badly soon after starting work and found yourself flummoxed with disappointment, disbelief, and maybe even shame? When one of your recent hires displays inappropriate conduct, creates dissension, or proves to be a poor...
by Beth Strathman | Dec 19, 2017 | authentic, behavior, beliefs, communication, credibility, executive, integrity, leader, leadership, success, trust
Do you feel misunderstood by your direct reports or colleagues? Do they think you’re an ogre when you’re really fun and fair? Or maybe they think you’re a pushover when you’re really purposeful and committed. There might be a disconnect between what you intend and how...
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...
