Are You Your Own Biggest Saboteur?
In years past, it was often thought that working with the ability to partner as a strategic necessity was a ”soft skill”, something that could be pursued if time allowed. Now it is clear that increasing communication and connection is a necessary skill for leadership and for accomplishment. This can change perceptions and can bring […]
Patricia Heyman
Can You Make the Jump from Communication to Partnership?
As I have mentioned in previous articles, the basic skill for dynamic leadership is Communication, coupled with the ability to connect and to create partnerships with direct reports, peers and top leaders within your organization. Without this basic skill the best strategic plan falls short, and frustration can create greater distance. I’ve been writing and […]
Patricia Heyman
What Behaviors Make a Leader?
In order to lead effectively, communication and connection are essential leadership behaviors that must be developed from the onset. Collaborative leadership skills are demanding more focus, as global business becomes more prevalent. One of the first behaviors that managers, and those in senior leadership positions, must develop is the ability to network and to share […]
Patricia Heyman