Becoming a truly effective leader is not easy, so having a deep appreciation of mistakes commonly made by leaders (so you can avoid them) is always helpful. To jump-start your process of self-reflection, consider 5 common mistakes often made by leaders. Here’s a recap . . . Absence of a clearly defined vision. Minimal communication. …
Trust and Integrity — Lapses are not an option
Trust and integrity are essential for leaders at every level. Without trust, high performance is impossible. And without integrity there can be no trust. QwikCoach also believe that establishing trust and demonstrating integrity is becoming progressively more difficult to achieve in today’s work environment. Let’s explore why and what steps leaders can take to reverse …
Valuing Your Staff
Some may know the story of Kentucky State University’s interim President Raymond Burse If you’re not familiar with this story, here’s what you need to know: President Burse took a 25% pay cut to send a clear message to his staff that they were being asked to make sacrifices — and that he would be …
Growth, Change, Stress
Why does success in the past often hurt — not help — your chances of success in the future? It may sound like a “trick” question but it’s not. We all know by now, or certainly should, that behavior does in fact predict behavior. How then can the question be true? It is because it …