by Barbara Dee | Jan 22, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
It is too generic to say “I need a mentor.” One question to answer is whether you require formal, long-term guidance, or need support with one-time needs such as developing a system for writing proposals, or advice on how to obtain a TEDx talk opportunity. To...
by Barbara Dee | Jan 7, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Did you know that entrepreneurs are “undertakers?” For decades now I’ve taken note of entrepreneurs, both those who venture to start a business and those who don’t, yet seem to have an “entrepreneurial spirit” even as they work in companies started by others. I love...
by Barbara Dee | Dec 14, 2020 | Leadership
Do you agree with leaders I’ve talked with about the role of feedback? “Feedback is when I catch someone doing something right and tell them.” “Quarterly performance reviews are when I give feedback.” “…when I let someone know where there’s room for improvement.” ...
by Barbara Dee | Dec 2, 2020 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Does this sound familiar? Amy finally had enough. She was on the verge of burn-out and knew that she had to take something off her plate of responsibilities—it was no longer optional. Fortunately, her coach showed her how to delegate in a way that worked for her, so...
by Barbara Dee | Nov 10, 2020 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership, Uncategorized
It is hard to imagine anyone who is considered a good leader who has a poor relationship with change. Change is like air. Always there, we breathe it in because it is necessary to life itself, yet sometimes it isn’t sweet, it’s acrid. Change can be scary. It reminds...