by Kate Dixon | Apr 23, 2020 | Leadership, Performance & Productivity
When you start a new job, there’s a ton to think about. What needs to get done? Who’s your boss (and how do they think? Where’s the restroom? When you want to hit the ground running in your new management role, it’s tempting to focus on the immediate. But if you want...
by Kate Dixon | Apr 16, 2020 | Book Club, Performance & Productivity
Whether you’ve just been promoted or have recently been hired into a new role, getting started on the right foot can make a huge difference in your long-term success. Michael Watkins’ must-read book on onboarding, “The First 90 Days,” outlines every aspect of...
by Kate Dixon | Mar 18, 2020 | Leadership, Performance & Productivity
In my work with the compensation committees of boards of directors, as both an internal compensation expert as well as an external consultant, I’ve found that the most effective committees have certain qualities and behaviors in common. If you want to maximize...
by Kate Dixon | Feb 19, 2020 | Coaching, Performance & Productivity
When you truly want to deliver your very best performance, whether it’s on the playing field or at work, partnering with a coach can be your best bet. Leadership development coaching, in particular, can help you as you strive for next level performance. I’m going to...
by Kate Dixon | Feb 13, 2020 | Performance & Productivity
Peak performance is no accident. It requires not only hard work, but preparation, focus and intention. The high-performing leaders I work with use these five techniques to be at their very best. Want to ramp up your performance this year? Focus on clarity, growth, and...
by Kate Dixon | Jan 24, 2020 | Book Club, Performance & Productivity
So many of my clients — both women and men — get trapped by aspiring to perfectionism. “Brave, Not Perfect,” by Reshma Saujani addresses how the drive for perfection evolves, its issues, and what to do instead (spoiler alert: it’s bravery!). You’re not perfect?...
