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What Defines a Healthy and Effective Leader?
Based on the combination of our experience and the most up to date research, The Bailey Group has identified a list of personality traits and characteristics that define a healthy, effective and successful leader.
Own It
I’ve noticed the term “Own It” showing up in social media posts lately, and after some limited research decided that it is being used as a “slang” term for accountability. Some examples include: Take responsibility for what you’ve doneBe accountable for your...
A New Year’s Resolution: Build Stronger Relationships
I am not a fan of making New Year’s resolutions for obvious reasons. Hardly anyone keeps them for very long. It has been said that it takes at least six weeks of continuous work to turn something like a resolution into a habit - exercising, dieting, biking, and the...
Your Personal 2021 Leadership Development Plan
The Bailey Group’s Executive Coaching model is based on the premise that growing as a leader requires growing in self-awareness and “seeing” your habits of behavior. Importantly, it also requires a willingness to experiment with new and more constructive beliefs and behaviors, even if it is uncomfortable or even scary.
Wait a minute, I thought that was YOUR job?
Unspoken assumptions are often at the root of miscommunication between leaders and their direct reports. Misaligned mindsets are also at the root of confusion about who should be doing what and when. This blog provides an example that will guide you to be able to surface the unspoken assumptions and clear up misalignment.
All Risks Are Not Created Equal
To do a good job coaching and developing the individuals on your team, senior leaders need both the drive and the right personality strengths. If either the motivation or the ability is missing, an executive coach can make a great partner.
Performance Management – Are You Motivated AND Able?
To do a good job coaching and developing the individuals on your team, senior leaders need both the drive and the right personality strengths. If either the motivation or the ability is missing, an executive coach can make a great partner.
Executive Coaching: Why Becoming a Better Leader Requires “Growing Up”
A good friend of mine and I have had a competition going for several years. In addition to our personal friendship we are Fitbit “friends”, so each week we get a report with each other’s step counts. As you might expect, each of us has good weeks and not so good...
How are you Addressing Engaged and Disengaged Employees?
From the most recent Gallup engagement survey spanning July 13 through September 27, 2020, the percentage of engaged employees-those who are highly involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace- has dropped back to just slightly above the...
Every Company Needs A Succession Plan
In the Covid 19 environment, it is imperative for Boards of Directors and CEOs to discuss short term and long-term succession plans. What if the CEO is hospitalized or incapacitated in a manner that leaves a hug gap in the organization leadership structure? Whether...
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