Contributions
Candice Gottlieb-Clark is a proud contributor to several publications and online forums. In each post, Candice shares her wisdom and ideas with the global community.
Complaints Aren’t The Problem—Inaction Is
Here we go again. James is in your office (or perhaps over your monitor) making a complaint. Who or what is the source of his angst this time, you wonder. Last time, it was about a procurement issue; the time before, it was a colleague whom he felt wasn’t performing up to par.
Complaints can be the bane of every leader and manager’s existence. Already busy with their own work and fielding the broader issues of the team and business, managing complaints is not only time-consuming and frustrating but also can feel a lot like babysitting…
How New C-Suite Executives Can Gain Essential Industry Knowledge Fast
The best way to build industry knowledge, learn the specifics of your company and create the relationships you’ll need to be successful are all the same: Spend time (one-on-one) with each member of the leadership team and each direct report on your team. Also, attend at least three meetings led by your direct reports and ask humble questions to learn more. This builds trust and industry knowledge. – Candice Gottlieb-Clark, Dynamic Team Solutions
How To Align Employee Goals And Company Strategy: 18 Leadership Tips
Before encouraging employees to set professional development goals, managers must coach each employee on where they are showing the most promise and on what may be holding them back. Then, help each to imagine how attending to either of these might impact their career. Further, make them aware that specialized skills are often far more valuable than generalized ability. – Candice Gottlieb-Clark, Dynamic Team Solutions
