by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Mar 15, 2017 | Executive Leadership
This article was originally posted on The Huffington Post The most successful leaders delegate. So, what stops so many of us from doing it when we know it’s our path to growth? These are some of the most common thoughts that have us hesitate: No one will do it like I...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Feb 16, 2017 | Executive Leadership
We all want to cultivate the very best in each of our team members, but sometimes our own thinking is the rate-limiting factor. Sometimes we have stories or stereotypes that impact our perceptions, our attitude and our behaviors. As a leader it’s important to be aware...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Oct 11, 2016 | Team Building
I say to myself, “I shouldn’t feel bad about our move; we’re on a grand new adventure.” A patient’s sister says, “I shouldn’t feel sad, since I’m not the one going through this.” A parent of a middle school student says, “I know I shouldn’t be frustrated – my son...
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Oct 26, 2015 | ZMCoach Memes
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Sep 15, 2015 | Executive Leadership
When I first met Eileen (name changed) we were in a workshop where she and other leadership team members were to give one another feedback. It was an important meeting and everyone was a little nervous. Eileen’s discomfort was clear from her posture. She had her...