“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” –Alexander the Great These are 12 important lessons for every aspiring leader. Read about these great lessons here..
Posts By: Lynne Couture
Google Came Up with Five Key “Dynamics” To a Successful Team
Does your team have all five of these? Read about Google’s research.
Leadership Behavior is Contagious
According to a study, good high level leaders inspire better leadership behaviors among their mid level direct reports, while bad high level leaders do the opposite. In other words, there are some leadership qualities that are contagious…read more.
5 Simple Steps to Help You Achieve Your Goals
Goal setting The challenge most people face is identifying business goals and then having the discipline to follow through to achieve them. As we know, throughout the year there are many obstacles and hurdles that come up. And at some point, many of us end up giving up or procrastinating or forgetting our plans…. Read more »
Female Rivalry In The Workplace And What To Do
We pretend we don’t do it. Because when you’re raised to be a good girl, you would do anything that nasty or unsettling…read more.
FAQ Series: How to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace
How are a Thanksgiving dinner and a business meeting similar? Here is something to think about while you are having dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Someone at the gathering: Will arrive really late. Brings nothing to the table. They just show up, eat drink and leave. Will make an awkward comment that silences the room…. Read more »
FAQ Series: How to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace
How To Get Noticed in a Meeting with Senior Managers The other day, I was asked by a very talented, driven and well educated young professional, “How do you get noticed in a meeting with senior managers”? My advice Make sure you plan how you will present yourself in a meeting as much as… Read more »
FAQ Series: How to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace
Perception – Young woman or older woman? “There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” – Aldous Huxley The other day in a leadership workshop I was asked this question. “My boss gave me feedback that I am not seen as a team player, that I… Read more »
FAQ Series: How to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace
Every leader and potential leader needs to avoid incongruent words and actions in order to maintain credibility. FAQ: I have had many questions asked about losing credibility. The situations are different, but the advice is similar. Here is an example. “After delivering a presentation for senior executives, my manager pulled me aside and told… Read more »
FAQ Series: How to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace
Welcome to the first blog for the “FAQ series: How to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace”. Get answers and ideas to your challenging work situations. During the leadership workshops and executive coaching I deliver, I am often asked “How do I …..” questions that relate to professional and leadership development. This new… Read more »
