The IMPACT Encyclopedia
Articles Filed Under: New Leaders
November 12, 2008
First Among Equals: How to Manage a Group of Professionals
Patrick J. McKenna, David H. Maister
Whether you have recently been appointed as a group leader or are a battle-scarred veteran, you know that managing professional people is difficult! In this unique handbook, Patrick J. McKenna and David H. Maister…
November 12, 2008
The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
Michael D. Watkins
Whether challenged with taking on a startup, turning a business around, or inheriting a high-performing unit, a new leader''s success or failure is determined within the first 90 days on the job.
In this hands-on guide, Michael…
November 04, 2008
Performance Management is so yesterday
Think about it. Even the words "performance management" are kind of off putting. Begging the question "Who are you to manage my performance?". I have always disliked the performance management process. I say this, even though as an HR professional…
career management, coaching, leadership, greatness, motivation, workplace, teams, new leaders, feedback, goals
September 26, 2008
A Crash Course in Communication
"Talking is easy; communication, which means an exchange or communion with another, requires greater skill."
This article from Inc. Magazine outlines some tips for communicating effectively, while keeping emotions in check.
A Crash Course…
communications coaching, leadership, workplace, teams, new leaders, influencing
July 21, 2008
You can’t have trust without dependability
A client canceled a meeting today with me today. You are no doubt thinking, "So what? Happens all the time."
It happens all the time with some people. A few people never cancel. Everyone is busy.
peer or team coaching, leadership, workplace, teams, new leaders
July 10, 2008
Blah, blah, blah
Leadership communications -- blah, blah, blah! That's how most people experience most leadership communications. Most are long winded email updates written by someone other than the leader or quarterly presentations on fancy Powerpoint slides (also written by someone other than…
communications coaching, executive coaching, leadership, motivation, business strategy, new leaders, strategy execution
June 10, 2008
Emotional Intelligence Does not Necessarily Equal Success
There has been a lot written over the past several years on emotional intelligence (i.e. understanding and managing yourself and others). It has been assumed that high emotional intelligence equals success in leadership. My experience has shown me that this…
February 24, 2008
Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review
Here is a great resource from one of the best publishers around - Management Tip of the Day. The tips are short and succinct, making it an easy, but useful daily read. Great management material in here. To subscribe go…
sites and blogs we recommend, leadership, greatness, new leaders, strategy execution
January 16, 2008
The Third Thing
A really smart person once told me, "When someone comes into your office, it is always the third thing."
It is not the first thing. It is not the second thing. It is the third thing.
November 01, 2007
Downturns and How to Deal With Your Staff
Despite a good economy, many continue to be worried about their future. This no doubt affects you as a leader - undoubtedly there will be people on your team who are concerned for their job and their overall economic well-being.…
