How to give feedback to your peers
Giving feedback to a direct report is very different than providing feedback to a peer. Use these strategies to do it successfully...
5 key steps to manage your team’s performance
Do you know how to give feedback when someone gets defensive? Find out what you can do when someone reacts defensively...
3 Tips for Successful Performance Review Meetings
Do you know how to give feedback when someone gets defensive? Find out what you can do when someone reacts defensively...
How to overcome a common leadership mistake
Most leaders expect high-quality work from their people and often forget that when someone is given a new task, they are still learning.
How to achieve balance as a leader
Leaders need to have a strong back and a soft front meaning they are sturdy, confident and assertive but also open, compassionate and caring.
How to navigate people who are different than you
As a leader, it is your job to understand and appreciate different work styles. This will help enable your team to work better as a group.
How to be strategic
The more senior you become as a leader, the more important it becomes to be strategic. In this post, we uncover what it means to be strategic.
2 practical strategies to motivate your people
What motivates people is actually a complex question. Here we dive into two answers: one research-backed, and one from personal experience.
Why are you feeling guilty?
Are you feeling guilty as a leader? Guilt is a tricky emotion. Here is my strategy to manage your guilt as a leader to perform at your best.
How do I motivate someone with a different work-style?
This week my client Tahj asked me a great question. “Vanessa…can I get someone on my team to be more…