article thumbnail

Carefrontation — The Ultimate Leadership Trait

Great Leadership By Dan

The pastor was clearly providing guidance to parishioners on how to help others confront tough problems, but to me it sounded a lot like a leadership strategy. He is the author of Shortcut to Prosperity: 10 Entrepreneurial Habits and a Roadmap For An Exceptional Career. He called it carefrontation. www.shortcuttoprosperity.com.

article thumbnail

How to Manage a Perfectionist

Harvard Business Review

DeLong suggests you ask for their advice: "I'm not sure how to talk to you about how you can improve your performance. What guidance would you give me about how to give you feedback?" Help perfectionists see that their behavior may limit their career. Instead, share your apprehensions first.

Kaplan 15
article thumbnail

Don't Like Your Job? Change It (Without Quitting)

Harvard Business Review

It is often costly to career momentum and earnings as much as it is a boon," says Amy Wrzesniewski, an associate professor of organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management and coauthor of " Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want." Here's how to make the most of an imperfect job situation. Look at yourself.