Reflections on Leadership — August 2024 Recap Hi Reader, Here’s a recap of leadership articles, tips, and merch. Karl Bimshas Consulting shared in August. 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 Master Your Minutes: Become the Leader of Your Time Harness the Power of Your Free Time to Maximize Your Potential Lead Your Time, Don’t Let It...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Offer Feedback and Dialogue Whether you're a leader, colleague, or friend, providing honest and constructive feedback is crucial to building and maintaining relationships. To offer constructive feedback, keep the following in mind: When giving feedback, focus on the specific behavior or action rather than the person. For example, instead of saying, "You're lazy," say, "I noticed that you missed your deadline." Provide specific examples of the behavior or action you're referring...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Reflect on Information and Adjust Communication Taking the time to reflect on a conversation or interaction allows you to identify areas for improvement and adjust your approach in the future. Here are some steps you can take to reflect on your communication and behaviors: During or immediately after an interaction, note what was said, how it was said, and how you responded. This will help you remember details later on and give you something to refer back to when reflecting....
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You’re invited to join Karl Bimshas Consulting’s Leadership Innovation Council—a diverse group of professionals who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our leadership development and accountability offerings. Your insights, experience, and candid feedback will help guide our efforts as we create tools and resources that address the practical, real-world challenges leaders face today. Why Join? Influence: Your expertise can directly impact the development of innovative...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Demonstrate Respect with Words and Tone Showing respect is crucial for building positive relationships and creating a healthy work environment. As a leader, you must cultivate an attitude of respect in everything you do, including the words you use, the tone of your voice, and the way you pay attention to others. Here are some tips to help you demonstrate respect: The way you speak can have a big impact on how others perceive you. Using polite language, such as "please" and...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, As we enter a new week, I wanted to share something timely and thought-provoking for leaders: my latest digest, Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership. In many circles, authoritarianism's allure is all too common. This collection of ten of my essays offers a powerful rebuttal. I dive deep into the perils of authoritarian leadership and explore the virtues of a more humane, inclusive, and democratic approach. These essays will challenge you to reflect on your leadership style. I...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Exciting news! We've taken our popular 7-Day Disposable Journal and created a weekend edition. You get the same valuable prompts to help you "write it out and let it go" in a condensed (some might say intense) weekend format. This journal is great for retreats or concentrated time when you are devoted to self-care. You'll soon find it on Amazon and all the usual places, or you can buy it now directly via the printer. If you already know you want to buy in bulk (and if you're...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Have a Fire to Help and Connect with Others To be a successful leader, you must have an inner fire to provide value to others and develop a passion for connecting, serving, and helping others. When you have a strong desire to positively impact those around you, you’re motivated to put in the effort necessary to achieve your goals. One way to develop this inner fire is by focusing on the benefits of helping others. Think about how you feel when someone goes out of their way to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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about 1 month ago • 1 min read