What is a good boss? I came across the following sentence twice in one week: “People leave managers not companies. If you have a turnover problem, look first to your manager.” Although Gallup created this phrase a few years ago,Google confirms that it is...
Have you ever had to not “click” with someone, and you were somehow forced to be around that person? For example, a colleague, a brother-in-law, your friend’s boyfriend, your boss? Were you capable of empathy? What can you do to be able to live this...
You know the little voice that tells you that you could have done better? That you will not pass this test? That you could have forced yourself a little more? And, that you are not capable of this or that… Personally, sometimes my mean and negative voice takes...
With spring setting in, are you regaining your energy? If not, how can you increase your energy? There are several tests available to take stock of your energy level. For my part, I use one, first created by the Coaching de gestion school, and I added my color to it....
Are you experiencing any unforeseen events? And above all, do you have tools to manage the unexpected? Let’s take the following example for the future: “How can the leader of a business meeting with a well-organized agenda remain flexible?” Suppose...
When reading this question, what was the first answer that came to mind? Write this answer down on a piece of paper. Today I propose the theme: Can we really say everything? Specifically when we are in a situation of disagreement or discomfort. Here are some examples...
You probably know that a long-term vision is important. From there, how do you achieve it? Do you have your 3 levels of vision? In my experience as a manager, I have seen huge gains in incorporating long-term management into my daily life. I understand that the...
The first paradoxes of management that we saw concerned the manager’s need for hindsight, reflection and planning in an unpredictable and fragmented daily life. For this second part, I propose the paradoxes of management concerning the way in which the manager...
Why do actions that take us out of our comfort zone? Learn how to dare by watching me do it myself in six steps! You’ll see me doing something I’ve had in mind for a while. Making a video capsule multiplies the discomfort of this project by 100! My goal:...
Trust and adapt are two qualities that the best managers possess. In other words, adapting means being open, curious, learning and adjusting. It is a virtuous circle that allows you to be even better, more efficient and more satisfied in your professional life....
Many of you tell me that delegating is not always easy, and you are right. You probably know the benefits of delegating, whether for you or your organization, but there is still something that makes you uncomfortable or uncomfortable delegating. I propose a reflection...
The successful manager is imperfect, but his imperfections are not fatal. The universe won’t stop spinning because you got up on the wrong foot this morning, were unconstructive in a meeting with colleagues, or even less smiling than usual. At the same time, in...
Stress management: an important topic in business. I’m stressed. Stressed because I’m 2 3 4 5 weeks late to deliver this article (and a few other files ;-))! Missing a deadline is not my style… What makes us put ourselves in a state of stress for a...
Because imperfect managers are able to deal with risks, let’s see how they can put in place the success factors in their work! Today, your article in video format on the 4 success factors of managers. Here are some related reference articles: How to...
To support your annual aspirations, you may need to make one or more changes. That is to say, to develop or adjust certain behaviors. For example, to improve your professional positioning, you will potentially need to have more courage or improve your communication....
What if there was a way to talk about “real” business in a constructive way and for the good of all? Many people are afraid to speak their minds, because often the consequences of speaking out are worse than enduring the problem. Finally… is often...
We often hear it: get people involved and they will buy into the change! To what extent (and how) do you involve people? What is your success rate? I suggest that you put into context the involvement of the people impacted by the change. In my opinion, it starts with...
If you’ve ever asked your team how they could increase productivity, I’m willing to bet they’ve told you they need more resources. For example: more human resources, better tools, clearer roles, more efficient processes, etc. And I think those things...
Do you feel that your team is in solution mode and result-oriented? Is it sufficiently so? And an element appreciated by the majority of leaders is to feel supported and supported. Are you one of those types of leaders? I bet you do. Here’s how to facilitate and...
When it comes time to make an important decision, how quickly are you able to take action quickly enough to seize opportunities? The more options you have, the less easily you’ll be able to decide. In which of these two situations will you be able to decide more...