The Importance of Celebrating Successes in Your Work

Many leaders feel reticent about celebrating their team's successes. Some feel too busy, and others think it seems too much like "bragging." But as Bobbie LaPorte explains in her September 5 "Calling the Game" video, celebrating and sharing successes is a powerful way to lift up everyone around you AND build momentum for continued growth.

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August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Navigating an Ungrateful Boss and Demanding Employees

In her August 28 “Calling the Game” video, Bobbie LaPorte offers some helpful tips for leaders who are frustrated, unhappy, and underappreciated because they feel stuck—between a boss who doesn’t value them and demanding employees who expect to be constantly challenged and engaged.

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August 21, 2023August 28, 2023

Managing Vision Amid Uncertainty and Change

In today's constantly changing world, it can be harder than ever for leaders to plan a clear vision for where they and their team need to go. In her August 21 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares some tips for finding a middle ground where you can provide some certainty and direction—without getting overwhelmed by the pressure to craft a perfect visionary plan.

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August 8, 2023

Navigating Employee Ambitions: Balancing Expectations, Readiness, and Engagement

As a manager, it can be tricky to navigate employee ambitions—especially when some team members' expectations may exceed their actual readiness to advance. In her August 8 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte offers three tips to keep those expectations realistic while still making sure employees feel engaged and valued.

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August 2, 2023

Why All Leaders Should Swim the Long Course

As many of you may know, I am training for my next Ironman race, which includes a 2.4-mile open water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride and then a full (26.2 mile) marathon. It’s a major time commitment to train in three sports to prepare for the race. To succeed, you really need to be proficient in all three sports, but most triathletes have one area they always need to work on more than the others. For me, my weakness is swimming.

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July 31, 2023

How to Protect Your Turf and Be a Team Player

Got a co-worker who seems to be trying to move into your turf and possibly even replace you? Don't panic. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's July 31 "Calling the Game" video for three simple actions you can take to handle this kind of curveball— and even turn it into an opportunity to showcase your own team's value proposition.

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July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

When Your Boss Gets a New Boss

After a brief hiatus, Bobbie LaPorte is back with a new weekly video series, “Calling the Game.” In the July 18 episode, Bobbie shares some tips for dealing with a common situation: When your boss gets a new boss. Hint: She doesn’t recommend just sitting on the sideline, waiting for someone else to make the first move!

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April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

New Boss, New Possibilities: How to Make the Most of Reporting Change

Got a new boss after yet another re-org? You may have more control over the situation than you think. In her April 10 "It's Race Day" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares the true story of one of her clients who used his personal agency during a time of transition to better position himself and his team to have more impact in their organization. You can do it, too! Watch now:

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March 27, 2023April 10, 2023

The Importance of Knowing When to Pause: Lessons in Leadership

In her March 27 “It’s Race Day” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares an example of one client who recently learned that sometimes the best course of action is NOT acting right away. In this case, it proved helpful to take a (brief) pause, gather more information, and get the full picture before taking action.

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March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Use Your Personal Agency to Move from Thinking to Doing

Even the best leaders and most experienced executives sometimes find themselves “stuck” in a position where they may feel unhappy, unfulfilled, and unappreciated. In her March 13 “It’s Race Day” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares three leadership tips she recently gave to a client in this exact situation. With a little help, you too can get “unstuck”—and use your personal agency to get moving again.

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