Ever walked into a meeting expecting high-fives for the good work your team has done—only to find out that the project you’ve been working on for months has been cancelled because the CEO wants to “go in a different direction”? Shifting priorities are all too common, especially these days. So how do you as a leader navigate these kinds of continuing curveballs? Watch Bobbie LaPorte’s February 14 “Your Best Next Move” video to learn how to approach even a frustrating scenario like this one with a mindset of possibilities.
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Possibilities thinking is part of our VUCA Ready process. How to respond to the unexpected situation from a loss mindset to a possibilities mindset.
Getting Off to a Good Start with a New Boss
In a survey, professionals said their #1 confidence killer was having a new boss. While having a new manager can be challenging, it can also be an opportunity. In her April 19 "Your Best Next Move" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares some tips for creating engagement right from the start so you can build a positive, mutually supportive relationship.
Read moreDealing with a Bad Boss
Studies have shown that only 1 in 10 people have the inherent traits needed to be great managers. So chances are, you're going to encounter a less-than-ideal leader at some point in your career. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's April 12 "Your Best Next Move" video for tips on how to handle this all-too-common situation.
Read moreWhy You Need to Share Your Successes
Many of us struggle with the very idea of self-promotion, but as a leader you have a responsibility to share the successes of your team within your organization. It's a critical way to make sure your employees feel appreciated and valued. In her April 5 "Your Best Next Move" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a simple tip to help you inventory your accomplishments so you can share those stories with people who matter.
Read moreApplying Leadership Lessons from COVID
As we start to finally turn the corner on COVID and look forward to returning to some sense of "normalcy," it's natural to want to slip back into comfortable and familiar routines. But before you do that, watch Bobbie LaPorte's March 29 "Your Best Next Move" video to learn how you can sustain the progress you have made as a leader—and apply what you've learned from the challenges of the past year.
Read moreInitiate a Conversation of Possibility
In a recent HR survey, over 2/3 of employees said their relationship with their manager has gotten worse over the last year—and over half say they're looking for a new job as a result. Working remotely certainly makes it more challenging to repair strained relationships, but in her March 15 "Your Best Next Move" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares one simple question that you as a leader can ask to initiate a conversation of possibility.
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