Let’s face it. Most of us are terrible listeners. As we fought our way up the corporate food chain, our conversations were opportunities to prove our intellectual prowess. We wanted to get ahead and stay ahead, and that meant convincing others that our ideas were the best. (more…)
Leadership doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to develop the skills, experience, and trust necessary to be tapped for a leadership role. The skills and experience will come as you learn the ropes of the business, but you won’t find trust-building in the Employee Handbook or an Operations Manual. Whether you’re in line to move from individual contributor to manager, or you have your eye on the corner office, apply these five practices every day to build the trust you’ll need to be the best candidate when the time comes. (more…)