by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
My old boss used to drive me crazy. There were many times I would sit in his office giving him a project update, only to be interrupted mid-sentence while he answered his phone. Being young and sassy at the time, I’d eventually walk out thinking, “Hey, if you don’t...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Not everyone can claim to have feelings of empathy. You’re either born with it or you’re not. But can you be a successful leader if you’re not emotionally intuitive? Where do you stand on the issue of empathy in leadership? Think it’s the most important skill a...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Do you ever wish you’re the kind of manager who is skilled at creating structure and order out of chaos? The kind who approaches tasks in an orderly and well-planned fashion and, as a result, always meets deadlines. There’s no question that leaders with strong...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Delegating is one of the toughest skills for any new leader to develop. You’d think it would be easy: decide what tasks need to be accomplished, figure out who to assign them, and give the order. Voila! Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as that, which is why this...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Wondering how you can exert influence as a leader with your own team? Discover the things to avoid if you want to become a more effective leader. If you’re a front-line or mid-level manager, it’s a safe bet you spend some of your time (maybe too much time) resolving...
