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How to Find a Great Mentor

August 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

When it comes to personal and professional development, leaders everywhere agree on one thing: Mentorship is critical. If you want to grow as a leader, you have to surround yourself with people who have been there before, people who are willing to invest in your success. But how do you go about finding the right mentors to support your growth? With whom can you connect, or reconnect, with that would be able to help take your leadership to the next level? If you’re searching for someone to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Engagement, Excellence, Leadership, Talent Tagged With: ceo of your own responsibilities, guide, Leading, Learning, mentorship, responsibility

Great Leaders Know When to Let Others Lead

July 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

Knowing when to “take the lead” and when to take the backseat and allow your team members to drive results on their own can be one of the most difficult balancing acts a leader must face. Trusting your team to act alone and own their responsibilities can free you from constant micromanaging. But at the same time, your guidance as a leader and mentor is critical to your team’s development and success. These tips will help you maximize your role while empowering your team to take the lead: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Engagement, Excellence, Leadership, Talent Tagged With: ceo of your own responsibilities, guide, Leading, Learning, mentorship, responsibility

Insider Advice for Boosting Engagement

December 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

Engagement is the positive emotional connection an employee has to their work and is perhaps the most important measure of a team. But sadly, Gallup’s 2017 data has shown that of the 100 million people in America with full-time jobs, 85% are either not engaged or actively disengaged at work. What can we as leaders do to solve this epidemic? For most of my career, I have been the point leader. With that position comes certain perks, freedoms and responsibilities; but as a leader, I have to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Engagement Tagged With: accountability, celebrate, ceo, delegate, disengagement, engagement, latitude, leadership, Resources, responsibility, Strengths

The Secret to Setting Successful Measurements

September 26, 2016 Leave a Comment

Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind. – Seneca Measurements: it is on every leader's mind but not often talked about with excitement. Today, Tim takes the lead as we discuss measurements and the importance they hold in the workplace. We will uncover a lot of great insight, including: The why behind measurements Goal-setting Empowerment Navigating difficult conversations Personal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: direction, goals, leadership, measurement, responsibility, Ron Kitchens, setting goals, Southwest Michigan First, talent, team

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