How to Fix Leadership Mistakes – Learning from CNN’s Example
Even the best screw up. So how do you make it right? Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN demonstrate how to fix leadership mistakes.
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Your First 90 Days: How to Start Your New Leadership Role Right.
Your first 90 days in a new leadership role are critical for success. Linda Yaccarino did it wrong at Twitter. So, how do you do it right?
Giving Gratitude? Say. Their. Name.
Say their name when giving recognition. It’s your job. Stop making excuses like, “I’m afraid I’ll forget someone.” Say their names.
Stop Saying, “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes”!
Instead of saying, “walk a mile in their shoes”, say, “walk a mile in their muddy boots.” Here’s why this matters.
We Can Not Lead from Positions We Need
Another reason for so many bad bosses in the world? We cannot lead what we need. If we’re dependent on our job, our leadership is hindered.
Stop Working for Bad Bosses
Got a bad boss? Then why are you still there? Stop it! Stop working for bad bosses. You are responsible for your own mental health and career
My Great Failure, Part 3: Needing Where I Should be Leading
The Scenario: An Unrealistic Demand While working for a large, rapidly expanding non-profit, I was tasked with upgrading the organization’s technology. We anticipated doubling in scale over 12 months. Adding to the challenge was an already understaffed technology department, supporting antiquated technology. The task was daunting, but we had an amazing team. My boss, the …
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My Great Failure, Part 1: Overconfidence & a Humility Lesson
The Scenario: Overconfident I was hired to deliver a new back office software suite. Prior to my arrival, the project had struggled to get off the ground, so expectations were high. They placed a lot of hope in me and perceived me as the “hero” outside hire. What was worse, I knew and believed the hype …
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Multitasking vs. Active Listening for Your Team
I recently received feedback that I am multitasking too much in meetings. The perception is that I am not engaged enough. This bothers me especially because multitasking during meetings has long been a pet peeve of my own. Therefore, I’m dedicating myself to fixing this. Here’s why: A good leader serves their organization through active …
Do You Have a Foundation of Great Experience & Culture?
Much of what I practice in both leadership and technology roles, I first learned early in my career. In fact, the early years of my career formed the lens through which I view most of my professional perspectives. While I have grown, adapted and expanded many perspectives since those formative years, I was fortunate to …
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