Also baked into an understanding of risk (while not the dictionary version) is the potential for opportunity, possibility, and positive benefit. Weighing the risk of harm against the possibility of something good happening is how we evaluate risk.
Personal Brand
Leadership, Influence, and the F-word
Ugh. It happened again. While teaching a program on influence and leadership, someone asked the question I hate to be asked: “This sounds really hard. Is there a way to shortcut—or fake—influence before you have it?” The question irks me because it reminds me of the expression, “If it was easy, everyone would do it.” […]
How to Set Boundaries While Still Being a Team Player
In your personal or professional life, setting boundaries is how you keep yourself and your priorities in line.
Are You a Manager or a Leader? 10 questions to ask yourself to get clear on what role you want to pursue
Too often, the lines between being a manager and leader are so ill-defined that it’s not clear which is required, which is desired, and which you might want more of.
Should You Keep Going or Make a Change? How to decide if your job is truly right for you
Just because you have skills and experience in one area doesn’t need to feel limiting. Open the possibilities to see where else those talents could be used that are more fulfilling and meaningful.
What to post when you don’t know what to post (on LinkedIn)
Knowing LinkedIn is a professional site can make posting feel more significant and daunting, as if everyone who matters will read your first post, judge you for it and decide your worth by what you write.
