A bright and promising software engineer, we’ll call him Jay, had made a real mark on his company, developing and innovating some of the most important products and processes in…
Category: Training & Development
Helping New Leaders Stay Out of the Weeds
Nearly every day we witness or experience the net effect of people having been thrust into front-line leadership roles without being vetted for leadership capability, and without the benefit of any management…
Teaching is the Best Way to Learn
Sometimes, reminders of important lessons come in the most peculiar forms. I’ve long known that one of the best ways to truly understand a concept is to teach it to…
Pssst! Wanna Get Ahead? Polish Your Presentation Skills
https://contentedcows.com/blog/item/99-how-to-improve-your-presentations Most of us are occasionally called upon to make a business presentation… Presentations to seek authorization or funding for a project, to report on performance, to pitch a product…
Seven Reasons Why You’re Losing Your Leadership Bench, and What to Do About It
For nearly three years, CEO’s (and other C-suite occupants) have been voicing mounting concern about the length and strength (or lack thereof) of their leadership bench. Following are a few…
Three Reasons You Should Have a Leadership Program
Why is the process of finding a leader–whether to backfill someone or to fill a new role–often treated as an isolated event rather than an ongoing process? With the cost…