by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 29, 2020 | Blog
Stepping into a leadership role brings a number of challenges: Gaining credibility with your new boss and company leadership Building new (or different) relationships with your new team members, including some who may have applied for the job you now hold Getting to...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 28, 2020 | Blog
A few days ago, I wrote about how companies these days simply aren’t investing in leadership development for their people. I cited a 2018 study by West Monroe Partners found that 59% of people managing 1 – 2 people, and 41% of those managing 3- 5 people had no...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 26, 2020 | Blog
I had a call the other day with someone who was struggling with her transition to a management role. She had been an amazing individual contributor for a few years, and had earned the bonuses and recognition that went along with that. She was hard working, loyal and...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 14, 2020 | Blog
When we’re in conflict with someone, our view of them can become distorted. Rather than seeing them as a whole person who has some strengths and some weaknesses, our view narrows down. They become a caricature to us, with certain unflattering features highlighted and...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 4, 2020 | Blog
The stress of the Coronavirus quarantine is starting to cause a lot of stress and strain. My clients are noticing that it’s having an impact on how people work together. There’s more tension, stress, butting heads, and impatience with one another. One of the most...
