Is there such a thing as a good meeting? My own definition of a good meeting is one that accomplishes what it’s supposed to accomplish. To lead that kind of a meeting, be sure to incorporate the steps below in your planning process. Decide on the purpose of the...
Specifically identify what tasks need to be delegated Choose people who seem like they might become good at those tasks Say clearly what needs to be done Give them the “what” but let them develop “how” they will accomplish the task Suggest any helpful resources...
Delegation means sharing the work. We can give some of our tasks to other people. Delegating spreads the workload more evenly and also helps other people develop their skills. As people get better at their new tasks, we can also allow them to make more of the...
In much of the Hispanic world there’s a concept known as the “Del Vio”—the strong man. The Del Vio is the man who is in charge, the man who calls the shots. (And yes, it’s almost always a man.) We have a good dose of the Del Vio in non-hispanic parts of the United...
Lots of people want to learn leadership skills. Skills are important in leadership, but the real key is attitude: humility and openness to change. Let’s reflect on our attitudes toward change and transformation in our own lives: 9 To some who were confident of their...
Five ways to get more done with less stress: Make a list and prioritize it. Put your priorities onto your calendar. Group similar activities together. (e.g. errands) Evaluate weekly (What worked? What didn’t work? What needs to change?) When the pressure comes—slow...
