đ¤ŻFeeling overwhelmed with the demands of leadership and technical work? The struggle is real! The pressure of juggling leadership and technical responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Especially if you are new to a leadership role. You might feel extremely competent as a technical expert and extremely incompetent as leader. (Especially if you work for an organizationContinue reading “8 Tips To Survive The Squeeze Of Leadership And Technical Responsibilities!”
Category Archives: Performance
5 Steps To Mastering Focus and Achieving Your Goals
đ¤When was the last time you FINALLY found the time to work on a task and 60 minutes later… đ Nothing got done! It sucks doesn’t it? I mean it’s hard enough to get control over your schedule to carve out blocks to sit quietly and work. But to do that and have nothing to showContinue reading “5 Steps To Mastering Focus and Achieving Your Goals”
8 Ways To Go From Micromanager to Empowered Leader
Do you ever worry that you can’t delegate to your team because they can’t do as good a job as you? I hear that a lot! Allow me to fast forward a few months and describe where you are headed: âYou are burned out because you are doing too much work.âYou are underperforming your leadershipContinue reading “8 Ways To Go From Micromanager to Empowered Leader”
How To Lead Effective Group Collaborations
Whether youâre the person in charge of the group or simply one of the key people that help make the wheel turn, youâre in a position thatâs critical to making everything work smoothly in a team. When it comes to teamwork, there are times when things can easily get out of control. Dealing with otherContinue reading “How To Lead Effective Group Collaborations”
How To Get Funding For Your Professional Development
Is it possible to get funding for professional development? Yes, even with tight budgets. Here’s how. Plan ahead to overcome objections. Here are the exact 6 questions I always asked my team when I was an executive. Prepare your answers and you’ll drastically increase the likelihood of a Yes. 1ď¸âŁIs this training required for yourContinue reading “How To Get Funding For Your Professional Development”
Top 5 Reasons Advanced-Degree Scientists And Engineers Fail in Leadership Roles
I’ve interviewed dozens of senior leaders who have high-potential technical talent. They want them to succeed in leadership roles but see several issues that need to be addressed. Here are the top 5 reasons that advanced-degree scientists and engineers fail in leadership roles: 1ď¸âŁPoor Communication Skills:Technical experts often lack the necessary communication skills to effectivelyContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons Advanced-Degree Scientists And Engineers Fail in Leadership Roles”
How To Negotiate Even if You Are Afraid of Rejection [5 Tips]
Believe in your point of view. When you’re confident, it shows in your eyes and body language. People are quicker to pay attention when they realize you stand 100% behind your negotiation point. If you’re not sold on your point of view, chances are the other person may fail to take you seriously. Prepare yourContinue reading “How To Negotiate Even if You Are Afraid of Rejection [5 Tips]”
3 Tips for Avoiding Indecision
Am I the only one who sometimes gets stuck in a thought loop of indecision? It doesnât matter if itâs a big life-changing decision, like, âshould I leave my corporate job to go out on my own?â, or a small inconsequential decision, âwhat should I wear today?â. Sometimes I just get stuck. Here are aContinue reading “3 Tips for Avoiding Indecision”
How To Stand Out In High-Stakes Meetings
I recently contributed a guest blog post to the Engineering Management Institute. You can read the full post here.