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THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BLOG
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There are many good options for providing feedback in the workplace; choosing the right one depends on several variables, including the level of trust between parties, the severity of the issue, the desired outcome, and what’s at stake. It’s important to be able to think through the variables and coach yourself through the options. And to coach yourself, you must know yourself well enough not to step into the poop you’re trying not to pick up!
From Achilles Heel to Super Power
At Cressy Leadership we do impactful work with our clients, and our vision is to expand this impact to a broader audience. Thus, we created “The Leadership Academy” blog. The purpose of this blog is to share thoughts and resources to help people become better leaders, and the foundation of our approach is Authentic Leadership. We define Authentic Leadership as:
Knowing yourself and leading in alignment with this self-knowledge…
The Seeds of a WHY
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of Dayton (Go Flyers!) I had an awesome teacher, Cindy Kennedy, for Psychology 101. She was a rare find in a teacher: an expert in her field and incredibly gifted at being able to entertain and impart knowledge to a room full of 100+ college freshman three times a week…
Judgy McJudgerson
Challenge your Saboteurs and Empower your Leader Within
I recently read Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine and was reminded of the idea of “Saboteurs.” This is an idea that I learned about in my coaching training years ago, but over time it has fallen off my radar. The book reminded me how powerful this concept is, and about the value of doing self-work related to one’s own saboteurs…
A Guide on the Side
Over the last several years, I’ve been on a health journey. In 2014 I had my first challenge with digestive issues that required a trip to the hospital and a heavy dose of antibiotics. I followed up with my regular doctor, integrated the recommendations she had, and went on with my life…
Stuck in that Same Old Argument, Part 2
Last month I shared a blog about a recurring argument my husband and I have. It’s a pattern I’ve been wanting to shift for years, and despite my efforts I haven’t been able to. When going on road trips together we struggle to get on the same page with driving and navigation and often have interactions that escalate to frustration and arguing…
Stuck in that Same Old Argument, Part 1
Do you ever find yourself stuck in that same old argument with a loved one?
You know, when they do that thing that drives you crazy, then you do that thing that drives them crazy, and within a few seconds you are stuck in an exhausting argument that gets you nowhere?
They Drip Off You Like Sweat Beads
A new client showed up for a coaching session and was more than ready for some change. We had connected a month or so before, so I had some context for what he was looking for, but the first session went deep, quickly…