As faculty roles in universities expand in scope and complexity, leadership skills are ever more important. Executive coaching, or leadership coaching can play a critically important role in faculty development and career success. In this article we look at the roles of advisors, sponsors, and mentors and how they support faculty careers, then we take a deeper dive into the value that a coach can provide, and how to find a coach who is a good fit.
Read MoreSometimes as leaders, we try so hard that we don’t even realize in the moment we’ve strayed a long way from our best selves and this ideal leader we hope to be. A cognitive budget helps to maximize reflective thinking. Reflective thinking is how we get the best of our minds, from genius to compassion, empathy, and joy. A cognitive budget can also help us to create “offramps” when our mind engages in the unconscious process of rumination – replaying events repeatedly without gaining insights or progressing.
Read MoreThis blog delves into different leadership styles and their impact on university leadership. We’ll explore the qualities of effective leaders who navigate the challenges of academic institutions while creating a supportive and thriving community. Understanding these leadership approaches equips current and aspiring leaders with valuable insights and strategies to lead confidently.
Read MoreLeadership is a dynamic and ever-evolving skill that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of organizations and societies. Many universities worldwide have developed comprehensive leadership programs to foster effective leaders. These programs aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary to excel in leadership roles across various industries.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I facilitated a leadership workshop with a group of over 100 women leaders and I posed the following questions: What is not working in your work right now? What are you tolerating? What do you want to create? What baby step could you take today toward that vision? Finish this sentence: “If I had limitless courage, I would...” This is what I heard….
Read MoreWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim once told a Washington Post reporter, “No matter how good you think you are as a leader, my goodness, the people around you will have all kinds of ideas for how you can get better. So for me, the most fundamental thing about leadership is to have the humility to continue to get feedback and to try to get better.”
Read MoreWe have received three requests to lead a program on Authentic Leadership over the past month. When things come in threes, we take notice :)
Read MoreStrengths coaching, an approach we’ve used frequently and to great benefit at ALG, has been the subject of some debate – does it work? What about weaknesses, are you saying we just ignore those? Is it just a fad? We would like to put this debate in context and provide insights based on our own practice of more than a decade in this area.
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