Leadership Growth Requires Giving Up Control
Great leaders know when to step aside. — Tara Jaye Frank New leaders (sometimes not so new!) often struggle with giving up control and allowing their team members to do what they need to. There are a couple common reasons for that. The first reason is lack of trust. This happens often when a leader […]
What do You Need to STOP Doing?
Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important. Stephen Covey Many times during my conversation with leaders they will speak almost fondly of when they […]
Win Fast, Win Often
To help people believe they can achieve victory, put them in a position to experience small successes. John C Maxwell It is easy to take the time to celebrate big milestones but so often we as teams and individuals forget to celebrate the small wins. That is a big mistake! If you want […]
Weak Leader, Weak Team
I like to walk into companies and try to guess how strong the management team is. Call me crazy but I think I can guess with fairly high accuracy. I think you can too. Experiencing the initial interactions with everyone from the front desk on gives clues to what the leadership values. An example […]
What to Do with Those Weaknesses?
Jennifer is a big vision leader. She knows that about herself. One of her top strengths is “Futuristic.” Put her in a room, let her loose on an idea and she will tell you what is ahead years down the road. She loves to think about the future. At the end of a brainstorming session […]
Win by Knowing Your Team’s Strengths
Recently I was working with a client who was just promoted to a leadership position over several teams across the country. On our call we were talking about the strategy he was putting together to create a strong, successful team. The first step in his plan was to meet individually with each team member and have […]
Why Leaders Need to Choose Their Brand
I don’t know how many times I have heard this story from clients when I ask them what they want next in their career…”I don’t really know. I just started on this career path and did what needed to be done. I kept getting promoted and just fell into my next position.” To be […]
Lead with Your Strengths
One of the first steps to being a good leader whether you are leading a small team, your own business or a large company, is to know your strengths. Know which activities energize you. Know which activities naturally make you stand out and excel. Learn how to talk about your strengths and be able […]
An Experiment in Gratitude
This time of year we are often reminded that it is a excellent idea to be thankful. Here’s a bit more scientific proof of why gratitude is good for you. I hope you enjoy it! Have an Amazing Monday (and everyday!) Leanna Fredrich, Leadership, Career and Stress-Management Consultant Leanna@amazingmondays.com
Is the News Making You Sick?
How often do you read, watch or listen to the news? If your answer is, “Too often!” you are not alone. A recent survey reports that one in 10 adults checks the news every hour and 20% say they are constantly monitoring their social media feeds- which often include news stories. Just think for a […]