Be Serious about Self-Care
Why is self-care important for leaders? How does self-care affect your ability to lead? After last week’s newsletter generated a few questions, let’s focus on self-care and resilience this week. …
Leading with EI
Have you ever wondered why some teams thrive under pressure? A key element comes down to emotional intelligence (EI). Hey, it’s Chris. This week, let’s talk about how to lead …
Hit the Bullseye on Goals!
Let’s start with two questions this week: In my last role, we set goals each quarter. Within the team, we discussed on what areas we should focus, decided on measurables, …
Create a Feedback Culture
Did you know?: On average, 46% of all employees indicate a desire for more feedback, but that figure increases to 69% for employees receiving feedback 1x per year or less! …
The 5 Whys
When you discover a problem, how deep do you go into finding a solution? In many cases, and like others, you might stop after reaching the first idea. However, the …
Why Don’t Managers Coach?
What actions do the best leaders take to create motivated, effective teams? It’s not a new question, but rather one that continues to be asked again and again. You might …
Does Your Team Collaborate?
Does your team collaborate? It’s a key component, as collaboration creates high-performing teams. This is Chris from Level Up as a Leader. For this week’s newsletter, let’s talk about collaboration! …
Identifying Future Leaders
Leadership begins before a promotion. In fact, identifying and nurturing future leaders should be seen as a key responsibility. What exactly does that mean? Hi! This is Chris, and identifying …
Give Feedback Like a Pro
A culture of growth begins with feedback, both positive praise and constructive criticism. Unfortunately, when most people think about feedback, they usually associate it with the negative and/or corrective. For …
Bad Apples
Have you ever worked with a bad apple? Here’s what I mean: A bad apple is someone who… In my experience over the years, I have worked with three people …