Leadership is a complex task that involves various skills and attributes to be effective. One such skill is coaching, which is the process of guiding someone to achieve their goals, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and enhance their performance. Successful leaders understand that coaching is an essential tool for developing their team members, building trust,…
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Leadership Beyond Job Titles
Leadership is often associated with job titles such as CEO, manager, or team leader. However, the truth is that anyone can be a leader, regardless of their job title or position within an organization. Leadership is about taking action and making a positive impact, whether it’s within your team, your company, or your community. Here…
23 Decision-Making Mistakes to Avoid in 2023
Effective decision making is a critical skill that can have a significant impact on an individual’s personal and professional life. In 2023, there are numerous challenges that people may face when it comes to making decisions. Let’s highlight 23 common decision-making mistakes to avoid: Avoiding these common decision-making mistakes can help us make better decisions….
Sales Enablement KPIs for Marketing Leaders
As a marketing leader, one of your top priorities is to help your organization increase revenue through effective sales strategies. To do this, you need to be able to track and measure the success of your sales enablement efforts. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are metrics that help you evaluate the performance of your sales enablement…
How NOT to Lose Your Top Talents
In today’s competitive job market, retaining talented employees has become a significant challenge for many companies. Employee turnover can lead to a host of negative consequences, such as loss of productivity, decreased morale, and increased recruitment and training costs. Therefore, it is essential for employers to implement effective strategies to retain their top-performing employees. In…
Beliefs that Damage a Culture of Continuous Improvement
In a previous post (https://www.johnroeguray.com/creating-a-culture-of-continuous-improvement/), I gave a quick look at how to create a culture of continuous improvement – something crucial for any organization or society that seeks to thrive and stay relevant in today’s dynamic and competitive world, and involves a commitment to constant learning, improvement, and growth by embracing new ideas, techniques,…
The Armchair Executive
The term “armchair executive” refers to someone who makes decisions or gives advice from a position of theoretical knowledge and without practical experience. Traditionally, they are individuals who are not actively involved in the daily operations of an organization but instead offer their opinions, ideas, and suggestions from the comfort of their offices or homes,…
Creating an Executive Development Plan: A Guide
An Executive Development Plan (EDP) is a valuable planning document for enhancing the professional skills of both yourself and your team of executives. If you notice your executives’ professional growth has stalled or if your industry has rapidly changing requirements, an EDP can be vital in keeping your team focused on success, growth, and building…
Things To Consider When Moving from Corporate to Remote
If you currently work in an office and are considering transitioning to remote work, there are several factors to consider. While remote work has many benefits, such as saving time and money on commuting, it also requires a high degree of self-motivation and can be isolating. Here are some things to think about when deciding…
Effective Strategies to Showcase Your Leadership Skills, Even Without Direct Experience
You aspire to lead and manage a team, inspiring them to achieve their best and executing strategies to meet organizational goals. However, you face a common predicament: you lack the formal leadership experience that most job applications require. This can create a catch-22 situation, as you need the position to gain experience, but you need…