I am always amazed by how many leaders I speak to who don’t have a plan (or even consider the need for a plan) to replace themselves. It makes sense that if you want to advance your own career, it’s easier to do so when you have someone ready to take your place. In principle, I think everyone can agree, yet, many people still aren’t doing it—and why not? In my experience, there have been many factors that prevent a manager from investing in and openly discussing their own suc

And other tips to help manage your new hire towards success. In a recent discussion, a friend was expressing some concerns with the performance of a new hire. During the course of the conversation, they compared this new hire’s performance to the output of another recent hire. My advice? Don’t compare. Though, practically speaking, that isn’t so easy. When two people are hired for the same job, at almost the same time, it’s only natural to compare their capabilities. The issu

Become a highly effective leader by implementing a “me first” schedule. We hear it all the time, if only there was more time in the day. All too often we're running at a crazy pace, trying to meet the demands of other people and outside factors, and we can’t get everything done. What if you could take control of your own schedule and create a system for success? Some of the most effective and admired leaders I know are ruthless with their time. They manage to a personal sched

Learning to put yourself first and why that’s important. Leadership is a personal reflection of who you are that comes to life through your impact on others. It provides a fulfilling opportunity to give to others. Though sometimes, in the course of our daily demands, we end up giving so much away that we forget to take care of ourselves. Forgetting about our own needs can result in countless side effects, like frustration and fatigue, or resentment and burn out. Taking the ti