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There is an entire world of information at your fingertips - what is your organization doing to use this to its advantage? Through recent technological innovations, you can coordinate with your department across thousands of miles to effectively meet project deadlines, provide a high-value deliverable to a client in another state, and create a system of shared values with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise.

“Why don't you start by telling me about yourself?” You open the interview with the standard questions, discussing in greater detail the candidate’s qualifications, skillset, and past experiences. Although most of the questions you ask your potential new-hire about are performance-focused, you are also gaining key insights into how they communicate, what their personality is like, and how well they will fit in with the rest of the company.

The morale is tangibly low in the room. The silence is only broken by the occasional, deep sigh of boredom from someone across the room. Are you just imagining it, or can you hear a fly buzzing against the window? Whether you are working in a physical office or connecting with your co-workers virtually over an all-hands video conference, working with people who are clearly not interested in their job can suck the energy out of any workplace team. 

What does success look like for your organization? Maybe it's increased customer satisfaction, a specific financial target, or becoming known in your industry for your employee-focused work environment.

You may recognize it as the feeling of despair in the pit of your stomach when you log onto your work calendar to see that another internal project review meeting has been added to the week, as the wave of hopelessness you feel in your chest when you look at your insurmountable to-do list, or maybe even as the sharp headache behind your left eye that won’t seem to go away no matter how many shots of espresso you added to your morning latte.

Conflict is a normal part of everyday life – and that applies to professional work environments. When you were an employee, you may have been able to put your blinders on and focus on your work instead of getting involved in office politics. As a leader though, you know that you have a responsibility to foster healthy relationships between your team members.

What if instead of looking at leadership challenges as obstacles or shortcomings, you saw them as opportunities for personal and professional growth? Being a leader comes with its own set of hurdles and overcoming them is crucial for growing self-confidence in your ability to lead. In this blog, we’ll discuss five common challenges leaders face in the workplace and how to overcome them.  

“Am I an effective manager?” It’s an important question to ask yourself. But how do you answer it? Is the answer yes if your team meets its deadlines? Is the answer yes if you have a satisfactory performance review? Does your answer depend on how your superiors or subordinates view you?

Effective leadership includes focusing on work-life balance, open communication, and growth opportunities. By creating a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee needs and well-being, leaders can increase job satisfaction, engagement, and productivity.