Executive roles have always been highly demanding. In recent years, however, the demands of business and the associated social complexities have multiplied, requiring more and more of leaders at the C level. In my nearly 30 years of working with leaders, I am paying more attention to how they are grounding themselves to be at their best in their roles. In fact, at the start of working with an executive leader, I assess how they are oriented to their role, as well as the demands they face. Specifically, I look to see how the stresses of the role are affecting them, and whether the job has them, or they have the job. [Read more…] about Does the Job have You?
Self-awareness about your style, values, preferences, and stress behaviors helps you make better choices about how to lead. In two recent blogs, Capacity Group shared how we use The Hogan Suite of Assessments to help teams connect, build trust, and accelerate performance. In this blog, we want to emphasize how these sessions generate important insights for the leader. I’ll share two examples that highlight powerful shifts leaders made as a result of investing in this work.
Whether it is a new team, an existing team experiencing a change in structure, strategy, or context, or a team not working at its potential, investing energy to build trust, clarity, and align intent will accelerate team performance.