Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu
Between the I and the We of Leadership
Between the I and the We of Leadership This is the leadership corner: where we examine signal traits, qualities and characteristics that make you stand out as a competent leader of self and others. In this edition, we would be looking at the most basic of all leadership qualities; the ability to describe accomplishments — […]
Continue ReadingThe In-Group, Out-Group Effect at Work
The In-Group, Out-Group Effect at Work We must be our own before we can be another’s Ralph Waldo Emerson As quarterly cycles of the year go, it’s hard to believe we are at the end of the third quarter of 2023. In this edition, I want to hone in on a question asked by one […]
Continue ReadingThe Politics of Behavior and Belonging in the Workplace
The Politics of Behavior and Belonging in the Workplace As the political climate heats up and everyone turns their focus on things to come, I focus this edition on the politics of workplace behaviors and how it can help accelerate one’s progression at work, and vice versa. In its simplest terms, politics has to do […]
Continue ReadingCompassionate Curiosity Is a Work-Life Superpower
Compassionate Curiosity Is a Work-Life Superpower “I’m curious — I noticed you no longer sit with us. Is everything okay? Is there something you would like me to be aware of?” they asked me. Me: Oh my goodness, my sitting away was so I could host or participate in virtual meetings and not have to […]
Continue ReadingFrame the Problem, Not the Person: Managing Performance Evaluation Well
Frame the Problem, Not the Person: Managing Performance Evaluation Well Ah, performance evaluation, or appraisal. The D word, however you qualify that descriptor. What makes it so fraught is that this is the one area where many believe the most power exists: in the form of a manager evaluating or appraising them badly, which can […]
Continue ReadingLeadership Corner: Self-Awareness, Inside and Out
Leadership Corner: Self-Awareness, Inside and Out Welcome again to our leadership corner, where we examine signal traits, qualities and characteristics that make you stand out as a competent leader of self and others. In this edition, we will be taking a reflective look at a key skill that exceptional leaders have: the skill of self-awareness. […]
Continue ReadingLeadership Corner: Self(ish)ness for Career Acceleration
Leadership Corner: Self(ish)ness for Career Acceleration Welcome again to our leadership corner, where we examine signal traits, qualities and characteristics that make you stand out as a competent leader of self and others. As new practitioners, you will hear various beliefs and conditions on which people expect you to build your career success. No matter […]
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