Leading Former Peers: Navigating Authority, Trust and Boundaries
One of the most delicate leadership transitions is supervising people who were once peers. Navigating this shift requires clarity, consistency, and emotional intelligence.
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How to Become the Person Leaders Want to Promote
When the handholding stops, many mid‑career professionals mistake confusion for failure. Learn about the behaviors that quietly build real promotion readiness.
From Individual Contributor to Leader: What New Supervisors Often Overlook
Stepping into a supervisory role requires more than new responsibilities — it requires a shift in mindset. Many new leaders struggle not because they lack skill, but because they underestimate the transition itself.
New: June’s Online Training Events
Staying up to date on your professional skill sets is really about making your day-to-day work easier. As technology and expectations change, learning new skills — like AI or data tools — can help you get things done faster and with less stress. Take a look at the available webinars we have on tap forRead… Read more »
Discharging Loyal Habits: The Hidden Half of Leadership Development
To develop as a leader, we sometimes need to unlearn habits that served us well in previous positions, but no longer help us to succeed.
Working With Coworkers, Not Sidelining Them — Part 2
Effective leaders collaborate with colleagues who have good ideas; they don’t take over the process. Learn the consequences of sidelining employees rather than recognizing and including them.
How to Recover From an Executive’s Outburst
When an executive dismisses your work in front of the room, the freeze is real but so is your ability to recover. Read the full article to see how to pivot without losing your footing.
How to Make Meaningful Connections at Work
Fostering connections can help you advance your career and weather tumultuous times, either through official “networking” or simply connecting in more organic ways. But the hardest part may be getting started. Read how-to advice for making meaning connections from two keynote speakers at NextGen’s recent virtual training summit.
Beyond Known Boundaries: Leading Through Uncertainty
Control isn’t a quirk. It’s a coping mechanism our brains reach for when the future feels unpredictable. Read the full article to see how leaders can use that insight to guide their teams.
Lead by Collaborating With People, Not Sidelining Them — Part 1
Employees with workplace suggestions or ideas should be involved in their development. Leaders should pursue a policy of collaboration, not marginalization.