Perhaps you have been in this situation before. There I was preparing for my next promotion. I was ready, new clothes, new haircut, new attitude. I had seen folks promote to this point my whole career and now it was my turn. I felt I was ready because I had been preparing for more than 12 years. I had expectations that my work-life balance would be easier, after all, that is what my impressions were of folks who promoted before me. I thought the day-to-day grind was behind me and I would experience a greater connection to the mission and people as a result. Boy was I wrong! What I expected and what the reality was were two different things and I immediately began to question my choice to promote and even my career path for that matter. If this sounds familiar to you, you’re not alone. This is common theme in our executive coaching clientele. We are groomed to prioritize upward mobility and overlook the potential consequences, certainly in my generation. While the path to pro

Join us May 3rd for our Supervisor Toolkit Series that will focus on tough/meaningful conversations and conflict management. May 24 training will teach professionals how to lead when you aren't in charge.  Click here for more information: https://www.personnelperspective.com/seminars/

When we say the words “old school leadership,” what comes to mind? We tend to think of a more traditional or “old school” leaders as typically being more authoritarian. Authoritarian leaders: ● tend to have behaviors such as making decisions without involving others or seeking input from their team. ● are usually more task-oriented with a top-down approach. ● tend to be more autocratic and punitive. ● are more likely to use position power to influence others. There isn’t necessarily something inherently wrong with authoritarian leadership; however, there is a lot of research showing that authoritarian leadership has negative impacts in the workplace. According to an article by Forbes, while authoritarian leadership has been “tolerated and even promoted” at times, “If you make people fear you, or resent you, the last thing they are going to do is give you their support and ideas.” According to Frontiers in Psychology, “

WIN Expo 2022: Technology, Sustainability and Leadership in the Seminar Sessions

This year’s seminar tracks challenge accepted norms with new communication methods and unexpected product presentations. Plus, using technology to enhance sustainability is just good business practice.  By Barbara Barrielle   The […]

Meaningful conversations and conflict management are not always easy, but they are a vital part of leadership. We have combined two workshops to bring you a comprehensive training on how to address the difficult situations all leaders experience. In this series participants will learn tools and techniques to deliver constructive feedback, deal with high emotions in the workplace, and address tough conversations before they escalate into conflict. This training will also provide the tools to resolve conflicts between team members and address different personalities and approaches as disagreements arise. This workshop is conducted over three 2-hour sessions: November 8, November 10, and November 12, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Fee: $495/person Location: Online In preparation for the training, please take note of these important points: This training ideally should be accessed on a computer with video conferencing capabilities. One attendee per webcam enabled device (computer,

“Oops, I did it again!” Have you ever blurted out something that was on your mind, only to think, “Oh, no! I can’t believe I actually just said that” or “I should have said that differently?” Leaders influence through their words and actions. Communication is critical to the success of EVERY leader in EVERY organization. The good news is that “What to say,” “When to say it,” and “How to say it” are all LEARNED skills. For over 30 years, The Personnel Perspective has developed and led training programs for companies on a wide variety of topics. Through our consulting we see many trends in business. One very important one is the correlation between communication and the effectiveness of leaders. In order to build skills and improve communication within the business setting, we have developed a brand new training program called  “Communicate for Success.” How much value would you gain from enab