I always advocate taking on a challenge, but managing expectations is vital. After all, challenges can make a career. But failing to perform a miracle isn’t on you, it’s in the way you negotiate expectations and get the support you’ll need. Here’s 3 ways how: 1. Don’t over-deliver to your boss, by under-delivering to yourself! A […]
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Most successful women have to deal with ‘office idiots’ – perhaps more than one if you’re unlucky. When they steal your ideas, undermine you or call you ‘emotional’, that makes even a great job unbearable. There are 3 things you can do to stop them in their tracks. Not surprisingly, those who claimed credit for
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The recent US Supreme Court Dobbs ruling giving states the right to determine their abortion laws. This has rendered abortions unavailable for about one-third of all American women. Like millions, I am stunned. Let’s be very clear; this decision is about about more than women’s reproductive rights. More accurately, it’s about taking those rights away.
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‘Conduct risk’ or costly bad behaviour should be a concern for everyone. It’s terrible to have colleagues whose poor choices in the way they behave affects your career. It’s even worse when their behaviour is conveniently overlooked. In the last few months, this ‘brushing under the carpet’ and asking people to ‘move on’ seems very timely. Conduct
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You likely want to reduce your workload and grow the talent around you. That’s part of any professional’s personal leadership journey. Who doesn’t want the time back that they spend advising people and giving orders. This is particularly important for people you know are perfectly competent, but perhaps lack confidence? Make the switch to being a’coaching manager’
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