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Questions for Remote Leadership

By Mike Baer | May 13, 2021

Even when the pandemic has passed, the new shape of work will remain. Companies and teams will operate in three ways-fully in person (rare), fully remote (increasingly common), and a hybrid of the two (which we expect to be the dominant form of the future). In a recent course offering, Leading a Remote Workforce (coming… Read More →

Leadership is Not Natural

By Mike Baer | May 6, 2021

The age old question is, “Are leaders made or born?” Of course, the basic answer is usually, “Both.” I’ve answered it that way for years but now, I’m not so sure anymore. I’m beginning to think that we are confusing charisma (magnetism) with leadership.  Charisma is born in, natural, and, frankly. not especially developable. Leadership… Read More →

ENOUGH LEADERS?

By Mike Baer | Apr 29, 2021

With all the talk, books, and training around leadership, I’d expect to see a plethora of truly excellent, life-impacting leaders in the world (or at least in my circles). Alas! Not so much. I hear lots of leadership language. I hear lots of leadership words. But what I see is simply boss behavior, boss character,… Read More →

Are You a Leader Who Develops Leaders?

By Mike Baer | Apr 22, 2021

In my career, one of my proudest moments has always been when someone from my team is tapped for a bigger role, often outside of my sphere. I’ve heard people say, “How can you stand to lose her?” or “Wow, what a loss?” And truthfully, it does “hurt” the team for a bit but in… Read More →

When Did It Become OK?

By Mike Baer | Apr 15, 2021

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Think Time (Part 7)

By Mike Baer | Apr 8, 2021

This final installment addresses the question of how to turn annual intentions (Parts 5-6) into actions. We all know what the Road to Hell is paved with so, let’s move to actually getting things done! For your annual priorities (business and/or personal), I’ve seen 4 very useful approaches and tools. They are not mutually exclusive… Read More →

Questions for Remote Leadership

By Mike Baer | May 13, 2021

Even when the pandemic has passed, the new shape of work will remain. Companies and teams will operate in three ways-fully in person (rare), fully remote (increasingly common), and a hybrid of the two (which we expect to be the dominant form of the future). In a recent course offering, Leading a Remote Workforce (coming… Read More →

Leadership is Not Natural

By Mike Baer | May 6, 2021

The age old question is, “Are leaders made or born?” Of course, the basic answer is usually, “Both.” I’ve answered it that way for years but now, I’m not so sure anymore. I’m beginning to think that we are confusing charisma (magnetism) with leadership.  Charisma is born in, natural, and, frankly. not especially developable. Leadership… Read More →

ENOUGH LEADERS?

By Mike Baer | Apr 29, 2021

With all the talk, books, and training around leadership, I’d expect to see a plethora of truly excellent, life-impacting leaders in the world (or at least in my circles). Alas! Not so much. I hear lots of leadership language. I hear lots of leadership words. But what I see is simply boss behavior, boss character,… Read More →

Are You a Leader Who Develops Leaders?

By Mike Baer | Apr 22, 2021

In my career, one of my proudest moments has always been when someone from my team is tapped for a bigger role, often outside of my sphere. I’ve heard people say, “How can you stand to lose her?” or “Wow, what a loss?” And truthfully, it does “hurt” the team for a bit but in… Read More →

When Did It Become OK?

By Mike Baer | Apr 15, 2021

Read More →

Think Time (Part 7)

By Mike Baer | Apr 8, 2021

This final installment addresses the question of how to turn annual intentions (Parts 5-6) into actions. We all know what the Road to Hell is paved with so, let’s move to actually getting things done! For your annual priorities (business and/or personal), I’ve seen 4 very useful approaches and tools. They are not mutually exclusive… Read More →