December Leadership Development Carnival

There are few things that I let get in the way of a Monday Morning Leadership Caffeine post, but today’s Leadership Development Carnival, guest hosted by Mark Stelzner, author of the Inflexion Point blog and Principal at Inflexion Advisors, is one of them....

Learning to Project Confidence to Grow Your Career

Confidence is contagious.  Arrogance will clear a room like rotting fish wrapped in newspaper and left to cure sans refrigeration.  And lack of confidence is guaranteed to get you stepped on during most days. The perception by managers and executives of where you fall...

Want a Dream Team? Give a Visionary a Voice

Who’s the Visionary on your team? Hint: chances are it’s not the leader.  Contrary to popular myth, “being a visionary” is neither a prerequisite for leading, nor is it bestowed upon the chosen few as they ascend to their lofty perches above us. Many Visionaries labor...

Promoted from Within-A True Career Conundrum

Building Better Leaders Career Tips: One of the most difficult transitions for any professional is moving from team member to formal team manager or leader.  If you are on the receiving end of this positive acknowledgement of your capabilities, be prepared to deal...