Leading Teams
If you are new to your leadership development process, or just committed to your growth – keep reading. Let’s go over some common mistakes leaders are making and how you can correct them. All you need is awareness, listening, and a bit of awareness and the willingness to try out a new approach. If any…
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It’s easy to feel defensive or disregard something you don’t want to hear. You’re only human after all. On many occasions, I’ve taken feedback for improvement as a criticism; and yes it feels personal! However, playing back the conversation with a clearer mind has always resulted in learning something new or extremely valuable about who…
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Did you know that many organizations are unprepared for leadership transitions? This can spell disaster for business operations, employee engagement, and productivity. I’m Vas, co-founder of the Giraffe app and former Fortune 500 CHRO with 25+ years of experience. Having established several global succession planning programs, here’s my perspective on this critical topic. Succession planning…
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The ability to guide and motivate your team during times of uncertainty or crisis is an invaluable skill as a leader. Being agile is incredibly important. You’ll be faced with a wide range of tasks including planning strategically, putting out fires, maintaining healthy communication within your team and being available to coach them. Let’s get…
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Understanding what people look for in a leader can be helpful on the journey of continuous improvement, and creating stronger teams. Let’s dive into some important qualities of great leaders. Here at Giraffe, our mission is to help ensure that leaders are well-equipped and prepared. Click here to learn how the Giraffe app can help…
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A recent study by Visier found that younger workers no longer seek management roles. Companies across industries are struggling to fill management roles, and it’s causing concern. Today we dive into the findings of this study and discuss what it means for modern workplaces. According to the study, the reasons for this shift include “expectations…
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In our rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders are increasingly turning to AI to embrace innovation, increase efficiency, and drive success. Let’s talk about how forward-thinking leaders are using AI in the workplace, with an emphasis on integrating AI into human teams, rather than replacing them. Leaders can leverage the power of new tools to strengthen…
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To remain relevant, agile and on top of your game requires continuous learning. This applies to individuals, as well as teams and organizations. It has become critical today to create an effective learning culture, regardless of the size of your team. Why? Simply because our world (both personal and professional) is challenged and interrupted by…
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Remember that frustrated feeling that overcomes you when your boss tries to explain why organizational changes are coming (including budget cuts)? So now you’re left wondering how to tell your team members that their priorities and workload have shifted and there’s more juggling ahead. For many leaders, this is a reality that plays out very…
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Leaders, like the rest of their employee population, have preferred styles when it comes to communicating, building relationships, how they work to achieve their goals, and resolving conflict. As they expand their skills and knowledge, they will lean into what’s worked well for them in the past. In this second part, I want to continue…
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