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Managing workload effectively requires trade-offs
One of the most common reasons teams feel depleted is not that they are incapable…
Why you need to move forward to succeed
You probably know that sharks breathe using their gills. As fresh water passes in to…
Employee engagement starts with relevance
Leaders talk a lot about engagement, but many approach it backwards. They look for programs,…
The terrible boss criticizes in front of others
In the past, I’ve blogged about one of the common traits of terrible bosses – that they are micro-managers. Today, I want to cover another widespread characteristic of the terrible boss – s/he tells you off in front of others.
A sustainable pace at work isn’t about slowing down
Many leaders assume pace is dictated by external pressure. Deadlines, clients, expectations from above. But in reality, pace is far more influenced by what leaders normalize day to day. That’s why a sustainable pace at work is not something teams
Take action: why leadership starts with getting involved
There was a hole in the pathway where two bricks came loose and were subsequently kicked away. People walked past that hole all day. As they noticed it, many commented on how it was a tripping hazard, how someone should
How to accept praise with confidence and humility
I once watched a manager congratulate one of her employees after a particularly successful project. “You did an outstanding job,” she said. “The client was thrilled.” The employee smiled awkwardly and immediately replied, “It really wasn’t that difficult. Besides, everyone
Compassionate leadership without lowering standards
When leaders hear the word compassion, they often worry about one thing. If I’m compassionate, will standards slip? Will accountability weaken? Will people take advantage? That concern is understandable, but it’s based on a misunderstanding. Compassionate leadership is not about
Leadership accountability starts with clarity
One of the fastest ways to drain energy at work is ambiguity. Not pressure. Not workload. Ambiguity. When people are unclear about who owns what, decisions slow down, conversations loop, and frustration builds. That is where leadership accountability becomes an
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Merge Gupta-Sunderji, CSP, Leadership Expert
Merge’s leadership development consultancy has one singular focus – to turn managers into leaders; to help great people become exceptional leaders so that they can turn their people power into real and tangible results. Through her speaking, training, consulting, mentoring and facilitation services, Merge helps leaders in organizations create high-performing workplaces.
