You don't want to be a leader because all the leaders you know seem like jerks. The mixed news is only about 80% of them are, but if you want to make a positive impact and reduce the lousy leaders' effect, you've got to get yourself in the game. There are a few things you can do that lousy leaders never do — and that's what will make the difference. The first is to know yourself better. Karl Bimshas Consulting has a series of leadership workbooks that help busy professionals to manage better and lead well. Now you can download a pdf version of the popular title, "Strength Your Leadership Without Becoming a Jerk" for free. You don't need permission to lead. Start now and get a leg up on all the bad bosses running around.
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Become a better leader without being a jerk with this Boston-bred, California-chilled Leadership Advisor, Writer, & Podcast Host
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....