by Joanie Connell | Jul 21, 2023 | Blog, Influencing, Leadership, Technical Leaders
No matter where you are in the organization, it is important to be able to influence people. Take for example, David, a team leader in a technology company who was tasked with leading a cross-functional team to develop a new software product. David didn’t have direct...
by Joanie Connell | May 1, 2023 | Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
How do you get comfortable delivering feedback to people? How do you do it in a nice way, so it’s not awkward or demeaning, but not so nice that it gets ignored? Here are some tips. First, let’s acknowledge that giving feedback can be hard, especially if you don’t...
by Joanie Connell | Jan 25, 2023 | Careers, Leadership, Values
Authenticity has resurfaced as a buzzword in the workplace. In the early 2000s, authentic leadership became popular in response to Bill George’s 2003 book called Authentic Leadership. Leaders found that being more genuine and transparent helped them build trust among...
by Joanie Connell | Oct 28, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement and Retention, Leadership
It seems like work should be back to normal by now, but everyone keeps saying it’s not as fun as it was before the pandemic. People seem less friendly and more impatient. And, what’s scary for managers is that employees are less engaged and are more willing to quit if...
by Joanie Connell | Jun 20, 2022 | Assessment, Employee Engagement and Retention, Leadership
“I wish she would get a flat tire on the way to work,” he said about his former boss. “I don’t generally wish people harm, but in this case I do.” He was that angry at her for how she had treated him. He was one of the rare tech leaders I’ve worked with who had...
by Joanie Connell | Apr 15, 2022 | Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
There are so many coaches out there. How do you know which one is right for you? It depends on what you are looking for, but if you are looking for long-lasting improvements to your work performance, you may want to try a coach with psychological training who uses an...
