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A leader’s greatest strength is...

A leader’s greatest strength is…

Leaders exhibit many strengths to be successful in their role but I argue that self-awareness is the greatest strength a …
Every new manager must do this

Every new manager must do this

So much is happening for a new manager. There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day to get …
Having a perfectionist in the team

Having a perfectionist in the team

Is perfectionism a strength or weakness? In interviews, I hear many candidates use it as a weakness but subtly intend …
When to make requests as a manager

When to make requests as a manager

There are many things managers need to do and the majority involve working with others. Doing this in an efficient …
Are you bringing your team up or down?

Are you bringing your team up or down?

Do you have those days when you wake up in a good mood then on your commute you have a …
5 Qualities Great Leaders Have

5 Qualities Great Leaders Have

We need leaders who add value to the people and the organization they lead; who work for the benefit of …
Investing time wisely

Investing time wisely

Thinking about time amazes me, memories of growing up seem so long ago but that is probably my age! Sometimes …
The bane of filler words

The bane of filler words

How many times have you listened to someone talking and you hear “er”, “um”, “uh”, “ah”, or “like” every other …
LeadDev - Motivating Engineering Teams

LeadDev – Motivating Engineering Teams

LeadDev recently hosted a panel discussion on ‘Creating and sustaining motivation in your engineering team’. I recommend listening as many …