6 Delegation Pitfalls to Avoid as a First-Time Manager
As a first-time manager, delegation is one of the most critical skills you’ll need to master. It can be the key to maximizing…
Pillar 4 – Influence: Coaching & Managing
Competency OverviewCorporate managers often get a bad rap because many are seen as lazy, selfish, or ineffective in training their teams. This perception…
Pillar 4 Influence: Measure & Drive Results
Competency OverviewAt Leader Loop, a core theme of our career advising philosophy is the impact of driving results. Results are your greatest currency…
Pillar 4 – Influence: Staffing & Ramping
Competency OverviewAt Leader Loop, we view Staffing & Ramping as distinct from Managing & Coaching, each holding separate value for your career advancement…
Pillar 4 – Influence: Effective Communication
Competency OverviewCommunication is a critical competency in the Influence pillar. It’s not just about talking or sending emails—it’s about dynamically using appropriate language…
Pillar 5 – Thought Leadership: Strategic Thinking
Competency OverviewStrategic Thinking is the secret sauce that turns good leaders into great ones. At Leader Loop, we emphasize that if you’re not…
Pillar 5 – Thought Leadership: Performance Management
Competency OverviewJust like great coaches, effective leaders understand the importance of performance management. At Leader Loop, we emphasize that effective performance management is…
Pillar 5 – Thought Leadership: Expertise & Credibility
Competency OverviewIf you don’t know this already: if you are not viewed as an expert in your area of ownership or credible at…
Pillar 3 – Mastery: Effective Collaboration
Competency OverviewEffective Collaboration is a vital competency in the Mastery pillar. In today’s interconnected work environment, the ability to work well with others,…
Pillar 3 – Mastery: Strategic Planning
Competency OverviewStrategic Planning is a crucial skill in the Mastery pillar. In today’s fast-paced work environment, being able to turn long-term goals into…