As leaders, one of the most powerful effects you can have is amplifying the voice of junior staffers. I once landed at a new company fresh off a bad experience.…
Author: iandaley

New Managers - Want To Gain Traction Quickly?
New managers, here’s a tip to help you gain traction quickly in your new role. In those first few months, focus on this: 1. Observe, listen and understand your team,…

Your Job Is Not To Fulfill Your Employee's Life Purpose
First-time managers, your job is not to fulfill your employee’s life purpose. Your role is to: -build trust and safety -create an environment that fosters clear communication, teamwork and autonomy…

2022 - Consistency Beats Intensity
Everyone will come out of the gates quickly to start the new year. But what really counts is consistency. Don’t worry about what others are doing. Ignore the noise. Find…

3 Practical Ways to Be More Productive
This article first appeared on hbr.org Early in my corporate career, I was masterful at replying to emails instantaneously and staying on top of the multitude of requests I received…

Leading Through Crisis
Recently, I had the enjoyable experience of being a podcast guest and not the host for a change! It was fun to switch seats and chat with Céline Williams on…