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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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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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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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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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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How “The 15 Minute Principle” Motivates Action
In her March 6 "It's Race Day" video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how the "15 Minute Principle" she learned from endurance training can also help motivate leaders and teams to take action even when you feel uncertain about what to do.
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Engage Your Team in Work That is Critical to the Organization that Would Truly Excite Them
With all the stops-and-starts we've faced over the last few years, it can be hard to motivate your team to dig in on any long-term projects. But it's time to stop thinking and start doing. In her February 27 "It's Race Day" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares three simple steps you can take to engage your team—and get them excited about the work they're doing.
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A Story of Closing the Gap Between Thinking and Doing
In her February 13 "It's Race Day" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a recent experience that illustrates how to close the gap between thinking and doing. In this case, Bobbie found herself stuck thinking about an early-stage company who wanted to build capacity in their leadership team but had a limited budget—and shifted her own mindset to find a workable solution that fit both their needs and their budget.
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It’s Race Day – Leadership Focused to Act
As we enter into this new year, it's time to stop waiting for things to return to "normal" and instead learn to see uncertainty as a time of opportunity. Join Bobbie LaPorte each week as she applies her Ironman training approach to business leadership. It's race day—time to focus and take action!
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A New 3 Cs Approach to Employee Engagement – Part 3
In Bobbie LaPorte's final "Your Best Next Move" video of 2022, she covers the third of her new "3 Cs" approach to employee engagement: Contribution. Now more than ever, employees want to feel valued and validated. Bobbie shares a surprisingly simple leadership tip that can help you remind your team members of all the ways they are contributing to your organization's larger purpose.
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