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Leadership Tips
Practical, no-fluff thinking on leadership, teams, and the human side of work, from Heidi Sadecky. Most posts take about five minutes and leave you with something you can use the same week.
Embracing Boundaries: The Essential Art of Effective Management
In modern workplaces, the role of a manager is both challenging and rewarding.
Seven Things I’ve Learned from Dr. John Townsend
One trait that many executive leaders share is the desire to improve leadership skills and inspire our teams to succeed.
Five Ways to Become a Better Listener
Active listening is the practice of fully focusing on what the other person is saying, understanding their message, validating their feelings, and responding appropriately.
Five Steps to Finding Your Ideal Mentor
Finding the right mentor can be a game-changer for your career. A mentor can provide guidance, support, and advice, helping you navigate challenges and make informed decisions.
Adaptable Leaders for Modern Times
The world is changing faster than ever before, and as a result, today’s leaders need to be adaptable. In a rapidly evolving landscape, leaders need to be able to pivot quickly and adapt their strategies to stay relevant and successful.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Mental Health Biases in the Workplace
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the rate of reported mental health challenges has significantly increased around our nation.
Leading with Empathy in Today’s Workplace
Have you ever heard a colleague explaining how overwhelmed they are, and another team member jumps in to pridefully remark about how hard they’ve been working, how many extra hours they’ve put in, or how they go the extra mile?
When Was The Last Time You Had Fun? Tips For Workaholic Leaders
Recently, during one of my workshops, I asked an executive, “What do you do for fun?”. He looked at me, looked down and then said, “It’s been so long since I’ve done something fun, I have no idea what I would do.”
Be the Best Boss for Your Team
So many people have stories from past bosses they’ve worked under. There are plenty of awful stories about bosses who weren’t ready to be in leadership, but I’ve always been far more interested in people’s stories about the best bosses they’ve ever had.
Monarch Caterpillars: Masters of Transformation
Over the past six months, I’ve heard from more leaders than usual who share that they are exhausted, angry, and feel trapped. They’ve been in jobs, roles, or behaviors far too long and are grieving the loss of purpose and fulfillment.
The Power of Mentorship
In the book, No One Succeeds Alone, the author, Robert Reffkin, recounts his story of how his trials and tribulations shaped his life as a leader and CEO.
What to do When You Don’t Know What to do
Everyone endures at least a few bumps and bruises along their leadership journeys. Sometimes, the moment you feel like you’re at the peak of your game, life throws you one too many curveballs, and it can feel like you’re sent back to square one.