The Value of Skip-Level Meetings and How to Leverage Them
Do you have a relationship with your manager’s manager, the ‘big boss’? For many, the answer is ‘not really’ or ‘limited’. And yet, building relationships with those higher up in your business is vital, and a skip-level meeting can be your key to unlocking numerous benefits. I think there’s tremendous…
Are You Being Supportive or Directive? Why Leaders Should Know the Difference
In leadership, one size does not fit all. Misjudge the environment, and your actions could be counterproductive. Recent and not so recent research confirms that the most effective leadership style should be in sync with the developmental needs of the person you’re leading. So, as a leader, do you know…
The Case for Easing the Grip on ‘Purpose’ in Leadership
There’s an innate sense within us, an intrinsic compass that propels us towards creation and contribution. It’s akin to how birds intuitively know when and where to migrate or how flowers just know when to bloom. I thought this sentiment was beautifully encapsulated by Matt Cooksey when he said, “We all have a natural impulse to create and contribute.”