Patrick Lencioni introduces Daniel Harkavy as his coach in the foreward to Harkavy’s book Becoming a Coaching Leader. Harkavy asserts there are two big difference-makers between great leaders and just good leaders: 1. Great leaders take special delight in developing their people, in becoming coaching leaders; and 2. The fuel that makes it happen is heart – your beliefs about your people and their potential impact your success or failure as a leader. Many managers are uncomfortable in discussing the “non-business” aspects of an employee’s life and this is often the piece that is …
Lead with Your Heart!
posted on May 28th, 2010 in Association Management Careers, Changing Careers, Finding Opportunities, Interviewing, Leadership Development, Managing Your Career
Creative Ways to Energize Your Network!
posted on May 21st, 2010 in Association Management Careers, Changing Careers, Finding Opportunities, Leadership Development, Managing Your Career, Networking Relationships
One of the participants in my job search groups this morning announced: “My network is beginning to light up! People are beginning to understand what I am looking for and are coming forward with new contacts and connections for me to pursue!”
Just the way it is supposed to work! Here are a couple of factors which can make that happen:
1. Repeated communication with your network about who you are and what you are looking for.
Sometimes the people you are talking to don’t get it right the first time. Have you noticed that you get inappropriate job listings from people you …
Navigating to the CEO Spot – for Association Executives
posted on May 17th, 2010 in Association Management Careers, Changing Careers, Finding Opportunities, Leadership Development, Managing Your Career
“The grass is always greener on the other side of the septic tank!” –is how Denise Fandel, Executive Director of the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer started the conversation! A sentiment shared by several other people that I interviewed about the journey to the #1 spot – said only half jokingly because, like becoming a parent, most said: “If I had known what I was getting into, maybe I wouldn’t have been so eager!! AND I wouldn’t give up the experience for anything in the world!”
Denise offered a few of the lessons she learned:
1. The buck stops here. …
4 Keys to Being Indispensable!
posted on March 30th, 2010 in Personal Branding
Becoming valued, indispensable, the “go-to” person, the source, the sought after team member – is a great foundation on which to build your career and your business! Here are 5 tips on how to have people want you!
1. Be interested in others. Find out what is important to them, what they most want, what matters to them, and what really gets their juices flowing!
2. Listen for those needs out there that are a match for what you are passionate about. Step up and say I would love to be involved in that, contribute to that this way. Don’t hesitate. Don’t …
What It Takes to Win the Game!
posted on March 23rd, 2010 in Leadership Development
Winning the Game takes PURPOSE!
Your VISION is the game; PURPOSE is the role you are playing in the game.
I don’t mean game in the sense of this is a silly diversion or an entertaining contrivance! By GAME I mean the realization of your vision, the new reality you are creating with the picture you have painted of the future – whether it is having a “world famous” reputation or world peace. Being fully employed or becoming CEO. Having a date every Saturday night or being married to your soul mate! And the game you are playing gives you a reason …
Where to Look for the Right Person to Connect With!
posted on March 16th, 2010 in Networking Relationships
It is commonly accepted that networking is the most effective way to find your next opportunity, whether you are looking for a job or a new challenge where you currently work.
“But is doesn’t work”, many people will say! “I’ve tried and I don’t meet the right people!”
Is it possible that you are looking for networking is all the wrong places and for all the wrong reasons!
Can you answer these questions about the person with whom you want to network?
What title does the person have who is most likely to make the decision about the …
Focus On Your Outcomes!
posted on March 9th, 2010 in Managing Your Career
Have you ever noticed that you really really really want to reach a certain outcome in your life and it seems like the results you want just elude you. Nothing seems to work and you feel as though you are stalled?
Whether you are looking for a new job or transforming your current job into something that gets your juices flowing, focusing on your desired outcome is the only way to keep moving in the direction you want to move in.
I was inspired to look at these things after reading a book by Mark …
