Sarah has been a leader for 25+ years and built up teams she managed for 10+ years. Read below to learn about her inspirations and techniques.
Culture
Building resilient teams
Managing change
Creating a culture of excellence
Influencing without authority
Communication
Facilitating effective meetings
Developing public speaking skills
Providing effective coaching and development
Mastering difficult conversations
Managing up
3. Business Acumen
Hiring for skills, ability, and fit
Critical thinking
Understanding budgets and finance essentials
Analyzing quality data
4. Leadership
Building relationships
Executive presence – developing and maintaining your brand
Improving social and emotional intelligence
Applying medical and professional ethics
--Brené Brown
Welcome letter:
Include contact information for key team members
Layout the orientation plan week by week
Life/work balance
Flexible schedules
Recognition, praise, rewards, positive reinforcement
Career advancement
Guidance
Mentorship
Set clear expectations during orientation, such as when/how you and/or the team communicate
Quick, regular, informal positive AND constructive feedback, such as a quick message on Teams after they present during a meeting
Support their learning and development
Be open to new ideas
Demonstrate respect
Give your time, expertise, and knowledge
Offer collaborative environments, such as Slack
Can you name people who fit the following roles for you...who hold you up?
Peer: Inspires your ideas, motivates you to make a difference, and validates your work
Cheerleader: Encourages you, listens to you vent, gets you back on track, and is safe to be your true self around
Career Coach: Challenges you to be your best self; helps you figure out your next steps and how to get there
Mentor: Offers you advice and points you to resources that will help you develop
Connector: Introduces you to others in your field
Wellness coach: Encourages you to take care of yourself
Remember: Look for people who will take time, listen, inspire, ask thought-providing questions, are honest and open, and want to see you succeed.
Assessment: What went well?
Support: How can I assist you?
Challenge: Is there anything you would change? Why?