Scientific Leadership Coach, Writer, Biotech Advisor
We often avoid exploration because we don’t want to feel disappointed or frustrated, and we may actively shy away from making mistakes. But wrong turns aren’t mistakes – they’re data gathering.
The dropped ball made me realize that during this intense period, I needed to pay even more attention to my organizational systems, not less.
We often overestimate how much trouble it will be for others when we’re deciding whether to ask for help.
What to do as a leader when mistakes happen? When you find yourself in that frustrated spot because things haven’t gone according to your plan, here are a few different approaches to “get out of the blender” and move forward.
Next time you find yourself giving a longer answer or update, ask yourself, which am I doing – storytelling or explaining? Am I trying to inform, or make the listener feel and believe something new?
I knew it wasn’t going to be simple, but I was completely surprised at what made it hard. My husband … Read more
It was all going so well at work, until it wasn’t. When Roche bought Genentech some time ago, I didn’t know what to expect, personally or professionally. But I knew there’d be change.
My family really likes watching sports, and I only sort of like watching sports. So I pass the time by getting … Read more
It’s a bit of a dance, putting a 40-foot-long rowing boat on a rack. It takes coordination to avoid damages … Read more
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