Hi Reader, Finding little ways to manage better and lead well isn’t difficult. At Karl Bimshas Consulting, we offer a variety of tools to help you calibrate your leadership development. Visit our Resources page for over a dozen worksheets, assessments, and other tools. For those looking to delve deeper without investing in formal coaching, explore our Leadership Workbooks, Mini-Courses, Articles, and Podcasts. Are you feeling disillusioned, frustrated, or tempted to quit your job? My latest...

Hello Reader, Appreciate, Validate, and Respect Others As a leader, it's important to remember that your success is intricately tied to the success of those you lead. Therefore, you must prioritize the people on your team by being sensitive, appreciative, validating, and respectful of others. Here's an action plan to help you: Practice active listening: Listening is important for understanding your team members' perspectives and needs. When someone is speaking, make sure to give them your...

Hello Reader, Focus on Others and Their Communication Focusing on others and what they have to share is essential to building meaningful relationships. One way to do this is to practice active listening. To be an active listener, ensure you give your full attention to the person speaking. Eliminate distractions, put away your phone, or turn off the TV. Listen to what the person is saying and how they are saying it. Pay attention to their body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions....