In the past, internal leadership grew as the company grew. Employees were encouraged to start from the bottom, working their way up. This type of professional development was clear and defined. Your successes, products and work (that correctly answered your manager’s needs) determined the executive position you could eventually hold. As you climbed the ladder, […]
According to a NerdWallet study featured in HRD America, 78% of business leaders have experienced Impostor Syndrome at some point in their careers. However, just because you’re feeling self-doubt doesn’t mean you are in the wrong position. It may just mean that you need to change your perspective. Impostor Syndrome Definition and Types Feeling like […]
In the realm of effective leadership, one competency has proven to be an indispensable asset: coaching for performance. This proactive approach to guiding, developing, and inspiring team members not only drives individual growth but also enhances overall organizational success. The data underscores the significance coaching for performance can have on business and workplace efficiency. Consider […]
In the AJO Coach’s Corner blog series this month, we are pleased to have a conversation with AJO’s Career Transition Services Practice Leader, Neal Wendel. With more than 25 years of experience as a global Human Resources executive, Neal has amassed numerous best practices and insights for individuals seeking to create and execute career plans […]
This month, in the AJO Coach’s Corner blog series, we are delighted to present some inspiring thoughts and leadership advice from executive coach, communications expert and author Jeanne Westervelt Rice. As an executive coach, Jeanne has helped hundreds of business leaders refine their communication, public speaking and executive presence. Her expertise in these areas runs […]
Great leaders regularly ask, “What are my intentions and how are my choices, behaviors, and the resulting outcomes aligned with my intentions?” Much like how the early voyagers used the North Star to navigate their vessels, so must the leader declare his or her intentions as the destination and examine the choices, behaviors, and resulting […]
Welcome to the AJO Coach’s Corner blog series. Monthly, we’ll hear some valuable insights from our coaches. There’s such a breadth of experience and knowledge among these partners, and we are excited to learn more from them about leadership development, coaching and their thoughts on the modern workplace. First off in this program, we will […]
In the time of the Great Resignation, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep employees engaged and to retain them. There’s no shortage of think pieces as to what is driving this change – toxic culture, job insecurity, burnout, pandemic stressors – just to name a few. Now more than ever, businesses are concerned with increasing […]
Hybrid work models are taking over the employment landscape – initially out of necessity, but now out of flexibility and preference. When businesses moved to remote work in 2020, it was a challenge to figure out how to provide employees with a continuous experience while not in person. Since then, all businesses have had to […]
Struggling with difficult conversations at work? Learn how to navigate these discussions while fostering growth, trust, and accountability in your team. Read the full post here: https://www.ajoconnor.com/how-to-talk-with-an-employee-who-isnt-meeting-expectations/ #LeadershipTips #WorkplaceCommunication #Feedback
