Articles Tagged - selfassessment

July 1, 2014

How Can a Leader Avoid Accidental Indignities?

Here are some starter questions to consider in your self-assessment:

Dignity means worthy of honor and respect, having merit. It stems from the Latin dignitas meaning “equivalent to.” Dignifying others means to confer honor or dignity or to ennoble them. It means showing respect for another’s worth and acknowledging each person as equivalent to every other person.    As leaders, we’d all agree that it’s important to dignify others.    But what others? And why? In what ways? And just what does it mean to dignify...Continue reading

By Deb CalvertPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 1, 2014

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February 18, 2014

The Difference Between an Individual Contributor & a Leader

Take this self-assessment & push yourself toward leadership.

You may carry the title of a Senior Manager and yet struggle to truly get work done through others in a way that propels the team forward.    You may have the experience and authority to get compliance and yet fail to earn true commitment from the people on your team.    If you haven’t quite reached the rung of leadership in your ascent to your position, it may be because you are clinging to old, familiar behaviors that have served you well in the past. This is a common career...Continue reading

By Deb CalvertPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on February 18, 2014

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February 3, 2014

3 Communication Practices That Will Enrich Your Life

These few skills are the ones that we should practice everyday.

Just as high quality ingredients make every recipe more nutritious and delicious, a specific set of healthy communication practices can make every relationship more nourishing and life affirming. Read on to learn more about foundational communication practices that will enrich your life.   “Assertiveness for Women.” “Powerful Speech.” “Being Charismatic!” The list of self-help communication titles is endless. And it is true that to be a very competent...Continue reading

By Claire LaughlinPosted in Communication Skills on February 3, 2014

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