Considerable research and effort are invested in both hiring and performance management processes, aiming to ensure the right individuals are placed in suitable roles and are supported in their growth and development within the organization. Understandably, a lot of attention is paid to these stages, but the importance of onboarding is often overlooked, and/or it's perceived primarily as an HR function.

For leaders, these can be POTENTIALLY limiting beliefs, that is, believing that others have it all figured out, are completely sure of themselves, etc., and the leader may then use that internal narrative to judge themselves.

Leader introspection can foster greater self-awareness and enable leaders to make informed decisions, build trust with their teams, and navigate complex situations effectively.  A leader must know what may help and hinder their performance and team dynamics. 

Realizing our priorities can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Even if that's the reality, here are some best practices that have worked for my clients and may work for you. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦.

A call to action to focus on what matters most…

When it comes to leadership team and leader development, there’s no formulaic approach or silver bullet or established one-size-fits-all approach.