Hello Reader, Seek Double Wins Through Problem-Solving Resolving conflicts is an essential skill for any leader. The goal is not just to resolve the conflict but to do so judiciously, which means making wise and fair decisions that benefit everyone involved. Here are some steps you can take to resolve conflicts: Pay attention: Listen to each party's words and ensure you understand the issues involved. Pay attention to nonverbal cues such as body language, tone of voice, and facial...
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Hello Reader, Promote Ideas that Yield Benefits and Abundance Your ability to influence and persuade others to support your ideas and projects is important to your success as a leader. However, influence should be used positively and ethically to benefit everyone involved. Here are some actionable steps you can take to apply influence effectively: Build strong relationships: People are more likely to support and follow those they trust and respect. Take time to build strong relationships with...
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Reflections on Leadership — August 2024 Recap Hi Reader, Here’s a recap of leadership articles, tips, and merch. Karl Bimshas Consulting shared in September. If you’re a frequent reader, please share your thoughts via the Content Satisfaction Survey. We’d love to know what you think so we can make the content we produce valuable to you. August Articles Align Your Skills and Purpose Essential Leadership Skills Detect | Address | Prevent: An Approach to Leadership Success The Cost of Control:...
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Hello Reader, Engage Others in Common Goals and Visions As a leader, you cannot achieve everything alone. You must involve others in your endeavors to succeed and make a positive impact. Collaborating on mutual agendas and common visions can create a shared purpose and ownership that inspires your team. Here are some action steps you can take to involve and engage others in your leadership efforts: Define the vision: Before involving others in your vision, you must clearly define it. Take the...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’m excited to invite you to join a select group of beta readers for my new project, “Improve Your Leadership Confidence: A 30-Day Challenge,”—and it’s FREE! This program will elevate your leadership abilities and build lasting confidence through a structured, step-by-step process. Over four weeks, you’ll engage in targeted activities and reflections that strengthen foundational skills, build momentum, and empower you to lead with resilience and assurance. What You’ll Get: 30-Day...
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Hello Reader, Connect with Others and Show Empathy Empathy is a critical skill for leaders. It's the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Empathy helps leaders build trust, rapport, and connection with their team members, which leads to better communication, collaboration, and, ultimately, better results. Here are some ways to cultivate empathy: Practice active listening: Give them your full attention when talking to someone. Listen without judgment or interruption. Focus...
25 days ago • 1 min read
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27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Decode Accurately and Present Feelings Helpfully To be an emotionally intelligent leader, it is essential to test perceptions accurately, fairly, and effectively. You can achieve this by following these steps: Gather information: Before making assumptions or drawing conclusions, gather information about the situation, the person, or the message. Avoid jumping to conclusions based on partial information or hearsay. Decode accurately: After gathering information, take time to...
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Hello Reader, Express Feelings Appropriately and Effectively Expressing feelings appropriately and effectively is an essential skill for leaders to master. Emotions are powerful tools for inspiring others but can also be a source of conflict and tension if not managed properly. Here are some tips for expressing your feelings in a way that is productive and positive: Identify your emotions: You must be clear about them before effectively expressing them. Take some time to reflect on how you're...
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