Continuous, honest feedback on your performance is an integral part for future growth, improvements and advancement. You and your teams must know how well they are doing and they should hear the truth from their clients and partners, not simply rely on internal and somewhat subjective opinions. Ask people how you (and your teams) can improve. Ask your boss, ask …
Stop comparing yourself to others
Stop comparing yourself to others. Be who you truly are on focus on your major goals and get your priorities in order. People will talk, have opinions, ideas, but none of them should have control over your life and your future…it’s yours, own it!
CIO must report to CEO
Your top technology leader, usually a Chief Information Officer (CIO) has to have an equal seat at the executive table and should ideally report to your Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In today’s world, technology is one of the major differentiators and drivers of innovation, progress and efficiency across all industries and as such it must be represented adequately. Days when …
Lead by example
Dear leaders, you must lead by example and as such you should never ask anyone on your teams to do things you haven’t done in the past or anything you wouldn’t do today. While you may not be as good as others on your team in a particular area (out of practice), it is essential to demonstrate your willingness to …
How to get promoted?
Promotion: how to get one? This is a great question, one that each of us have asked ourselves and our colleagues at least once in our careers. First, you can always move to another organization that is better suited to your goals, ambitions, skills and capabilities. However, changing organizations is a challenging concept for so many people due to their …
Don’t panic, lead people
Dear leaders, whether you like it or not, your entire organization looks at you for guidance on how to handle and address many things such as opportunities, challenges and stress.
Less meetings, more doing
Meeting fatigue is something we have all experienced at some point in our careers. Meeting after a meeting to no end and frequently to no purpose or value can become draining on individuals and teams as a whole. Each of our businesses would be much better off if we spent less time in repetitive meetings which frequently conclude without any …
How to find a new job
How to find a new job? A question, we have all asked ourselves at some point and more importantly, we had to answer it. When it’s time to move on from your current position or place of employment it is essential to be strategic about your next move. First, research the position and who it reports to. Your direct supervisor …
How to increase your influence
Being able to influence direction, strategy, attention and people is always a valuable skill and ability to have. One of proven ways to do this is by establishing your credibility in a particular space based on your knowledge, experience and how you treat people. Begin by providing value without expecting anything in return and your pay off with come your …
Live your life today and every day
Life is precious, valuable and incredible so do all you can to live it to the fullest, filled with happiness, joy and purpose, surrounded by people you love. Think for yourself, be yourself and don’t blindly follow the crowd. Enjoy each day and focus on what is important and what matters in life.