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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.

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?

Self-awareness is the ability to evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, and align your behavior with your values. At Frontline Leadership Program, we identify how self-awareness is important and how to self-assess any situation you may be put in.

A characteristic that sets leaders apart is courage. Courage to face your fears and overcome your weaknesses. At Front Line Leadership we have listed three roadblocks that may cause leaders to operate out of fear and five strategies for developing courage.

You’re on the hunt for a job that’s fulfilling, a company with a mission statement you’re proud of, or a product you’re passionate about. Maybe you want more flexible hours, greater opportunities for promotions, or the chance to use a different skill set. But before you jump ship, you might want to slow down and consider a few questions that Front Line Leadership offers to determine what’s influencing your decision to take another job. That way, you won’t regret a career change down the road.