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Self-Reflection for Great Leaders

Cathie Leimbach • November 19, 2024

Thinking about yourself and how you work is important for everyone, especially leaders. When you take time to look at yourself, you can:

·      Find out what you're good at

·      Figure out what you need to improve

·      Learn how to do your job better


Why is self-reflection so important for leaders? Here are three big reasons:

1.      Know Yourself - Self-reflection helps you understand your leadership style. Think about how you act as a leader and how that affects your team. Are you helping people do their best work? Are you creating a positive workplace?

2.      Be Flexible -  The world changes quickly. By thinking about yourself, you can learn how to adapt. This means you'll be better at handling new challenges and information when they come up.

3.      Make Better Decisions - When you look at situations without letting your ego get in the way, you can see things more clearly. This helps you make smarter choices that benefit your entire team.


Your Challenge

Pick one day this month to spend an hour thinking about your leadership. Ask yourself:

·      What am I doing well?

·      What could I do better?

·      What's one thing I can improve next month?


By taking time to reflect, you can become a stronger, more effective leader.

Improve Leadership to Boost Workplace Productivity

By Cathie Leimbach • February 11, 2025
Today's workplaces are changing, and managers play a key role in increasing workplace morale and productivity. Research shows that managers impact 70% of what affects how engaged and effective employees are. Surveys show many employees are dissatisfied. They say that expectations are unclear, they don’t feel respected by management, they don’t get enough training, and they don't see how their work matters. With the increasing number of seniors and fewer people in the workforce, increased productivity is essential. Strong leadership is more important than ever. Managers need to develop skills to help their teams succeed. This includes: • Setting clear goals, • Showing appreciation, • Providing good training, and • Helping employees see the purpose of their work. The innovative Conversational Management program helps managers build these leadership skills. It focuses on the leadership practices which boost engagement and productivity. Managers can participate in a virtual Test Drive to see how these strategies can improve teamwork and performance. If you want better results and productivity, REGISTER HERE to join a Test Drive and learn about this highly effective leadership approach! 

Start with the Hard Task

By Cathie Leimbach • February 4, 2025
Rory Vaden, a well-known author and speaker, highlights a common challenge many face: avoiding hard tasks or jobs we don’t enjoy. This avoidance can be one of the biggest barriers to achieving our goals. Instead of tackling these important tasks, we often find ourselves busy with less significant activities, distracting ourselves without even realizing it. Many people fall into the trap of responding to urgent tasks and interruptions, which can lead us away from what truly matters. For example, we might spend hours answering emails or checking social media, thinking we’re being productive, but we’re actually avoiding the important work that needs to be done. To overcome this challenge, Vaden suggests being disciplined about our time. One effective strategy is to decide to tackle important tasks early in the day when our energy and focus are at their peak. By prioritizing these tasks, we set ourselves up for success and make significant progress toward our goals.  Staying focused on what matters most is essential for high achievement. With practice, we can learn to recognize our avoidance behaviors and develop habits that help us stay on track, ensuring we use our time and energy wisely to accomplish what truly counts.
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