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Lead Yourself First: Negotiation Skills
Every new leader has a lot to learn, and one aspect that deserves your attention is negotiation. This article will discuss the preparation and strategies needed to develop your skills. These will contribute to your confidence and credibility while negotiating, whether you’re negotiating on behalf of yourself or your team. Let’s jump right in and…
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Lead Yourself First Before You Lead A Team: Resilience
I had a wonderful opportunity to speak with a group of bright and ambitious military officers, who were enrolled in a prestigious leadership development program, about driving change and innovation. The purpose of this session was to help motivate and empower these individuals to become agents of change and innovation within their respective spheres of…
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Lead Yourself First: Learning Agility
No matter if you are a newly appointed team leader or a seasoned executive, leading yourself is foundational to your leadership journey. Many leaders focus on “doing” and forget the importance of “being” as a leader. This article will delve into the topic of learning agility, one aspect of leading yourself effectively. I will dissect…
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Lead Yourself First: Adaptability
Adaptability is the hallmark of a great leader. This starts with the ability to adapt yourself, developing an agile mindset and flexible behaviours. In order to help others adapt, you must first lead by example and embody the adaptability you wish to see in your team. In this long-form article, we will explore what it…
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Building a Sustainable Recognition Program
In the context of a series on IT Leadership, this article focuses on designing and implementing a sustainable employee recognition program for technology organizations. A robust recognition program is vital for IT leaders to motivate teams and drive employee engagement, performance, and retention. What is a Sustainable Recognition Program? Recognition is the intentional act of…