Here's how you can conquer career challenges and obstacles as an executive.

If you have not embraced change by the time you became an executive, I truly wonder how you became one. So, at this point in an executive’s career, it should be about being strategic and looking at what changes will help your organization grow. Change for the sake of change is useless and adversely affects people and careers.

Embracing change, is the skill as an executive to create a mindset in which change is useful, agile, and an opportunity for your career development. Sometimes you need to let go of something in order to bring something new in .. respect that journey and then dive into the change as a new opportunity!

I was asked to take role of the race equality chair and drive it with no extra time given to do the work. I was doing far more work already but I decided to take this as it was close to my heart. I had other members in the team, some of whom were interested some not. I had started putting a lot of energy and focus, motivated the team saying that equality and inclusion bring the organisation forward, and its our opportunity to influence. "We all are born on this planet earth , and we will die one day- but the difference we make here will be our legacy". People got motivated and started to put more efforts and we have been nominated and shortlisted for organisational team award.If there is motivation, change becomes easier.

It starts with team building- the more relient your business is on your own talents, work ethic, and resources, the more limited it will be. To be successful, I have found you have to inspire others to buy into your vision, clearly communicate expectations for you and them, and find the right balance between controlling the execution of the vision and empowering others to accompish your vision in their own gifting/styles.

Identify the challenge -Clearly define the specific challenges you are facing in your career. This could be related to leadership, team dynamics, organisational changes, or personal development. Seek feedback and advice - Reach out to mentors, colleagues, or trusted advisors for their insights and perspective on the challenges you are facing. Their experience and guidance can provide valuable guidance and support.

Als Organisationsberaterin betrachte ich konstruktives Feedback als Brücke zur Selbstverbesserung. Es ist ein Schlüssel zum ?ffnen von Türen zur Selbstreflexion und zur Weiterentwicklung. Ein Umfeld, das zu offenem und respektvollem Austausch einl?dt, ist essenziell, um nachhaltige Führungsqualit?ten zu f?rdern. Indem Sie Feedback annehmen, blicken Sie über den Tellerrand hinaus und sch?rfen Ihre F?higkeiten als Führungskraft kontinuierlich.

In my experience, seeking feedback is vital for personal and professional growth. Understanding weaknesses and areas for improvement is crucial, as actions perceived as right may not always be well-received. Embracing 360-degree feedback fosters growth by addressing blind spots and refining leadership approaches for effective decision-making.

In my experience, seeking and embracing constructive feedback is crucial for an executive's growth. Any employee irrespective of the designation/role has to go through an active feedback cycle to help them grow within the organization. 360-degree feedback helps in addressing blind spots and enhancing the decision-making skills.

As Leaders, we need to seek feedback from our Team. The feedback of any of the employees is vital and instrumental to positive growth and development for the organization. Through feedback, we can know our areas of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).

It's like they say, "A rolling stone gathers no moss." Especially now, with things changing as quickly as they are, staying fresh and on top of learning keeps you relevant and empowers you to lead through change. I've made my career (and life) about learning and education, and in my opinion, there's no better way to position yourself to make an impact.

Do not wait on a company to pay for a certification or course - pay for it yourself! You are worth the investment! It will be yours and no one can "bond" you for your own investment. Following your passion in this will give you the best return on investment ever!! Then be excited to share the knowledge you learn!

Learning all the time only improves your ability to lead. Be that person who reads research and articles on anything that interests you. Share your learning with others and inspire others to learn as well. Learning makes life more interesting and will only make you more interested in what you are doing.

While everything is changing, learning is all we have. Investing in learning is crucial for executives to stay competitive and lead effectively. Continuous learning helps them stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, enabling informed decision-making. It fosters innovation, as new knowledge can inspire creative solutions to business challenges. Learning also enhances leadership skills, improving their ability to manage teams, drive change, and build a positive organizational culture. Finally, it demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional growth, setting a strong example for employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the company.

Yes, yes and yes. Learning is a life long adventure. Always keep that growth mindset alive. Stay humble enough to sit in that student seat. It's key to offer the opportunity for learning to all members of your teams and organisations. Invest in development of Emotional Intelligence. If we continue to grow as people we strengthen the foundation for all that wonderful new knowledge and wisdom to be of greater impact. Celebrating learning and innovation is a powerful way to set a culture that these are valuable to your Organisation and beyond.

I assemble a "personal board of directors" twice a year, at the same time that I review goal progress and set new ones. That personal board (not a legal entity, not paid, sometimes not even declared openly) should consist of individuals that will help you reach the next level of success. People who will help you step through career challenges and create a bridge over obstacles. Look for someone who can mentor you, someone who is a connector, someone who can play devil's advocate, someone who is an industry powerhouse, someone who has expertise you don't. Then, tap into them when you need their help. Finally, and this is important, be willing to give back to them whenever possible!

Successful networking is matrixed: across, with peers; upward, with mentors; adjacently, with people outside of your field, and with younger or newer talent. There is much to be learned across all of those directions.

A network should be built in good times. Not just when you urgently need one. It is therefore important to make good provisions and invest in advance.

Few of my seniors, Rohin Sir and Shivendra Sir, in the initial years of my career shown me how your behaviour and networking with various stakeholders help you tackle the bigger problems easily, and create a environment for Business Continuity. . Business Continuity is one of the attitude a Leader is looking after in Managers and Managers are looking in executives. It all comes down on your behavious and tactics in handling conflicting situations.

Your network is your net worth. Networks can open doors of opportunities. This can be achieved by building valuable relationships with the professionals in your industry and others outside your industry. A recommendation can change the fortune of anyone.

Delegating without learned empowerment is detrimental and sabotage. Beyond aligning all staff skill sets, stretching comfort zones and aligning all to the key 80/20 principle, be certain to celebrate journey of delegation projects through milestones as well as results. A leader who repeatedly engages Theory Y actions creates an internally motivated staff who are secure with and therefore embrace their set boundaries of empowerment AND welcome delegated projects.

Delegation is key in lots of ways. It develops future leaders, empowers people and creates team spirit. It also stops people from feeling stagnant and provides new challenges and stimulation. Developing new leaders is intrinsically part of the job of a leader and inspires people to share ideas and thoughts.

Certainly! Here's the rewritten text: As a leader, it's important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your team members. Knowing their abilities allows you to delegate tasks effectively. It's also beneficial to provide training so that each team member can fill in for you when needed. Delegating tasks helps you focus on high-impact activities and prevents burnout, offering various health benefits.

Melhorando/aumentando o networking e o posicionamento da organiza??o no mercado, os executivos passam a serem convidados para eventos, reuni?es e jantares, o que os obriga a delegarem algumas das suas tarefas para execu??o dos membros das suas equipas, de modo a evitarem constrangimentos no normal funcionamento da institui??o. Assim, estar?o a contribuir para o desenvolvimento e capacita??o de novos lideres, para que estejam preparados nos momentos de sucess?o e assumirem novos desafios e fun??es de alto impacto na organiza??o.

I read recently a non-attributed saying: “Look around your circle and if you are not inspired by those around you are in cage, not a circle.” Be reflective and mindful of the practices of those in your circle of influence. If encouragement for boundaries, balance and rest are not promoted as activities for greater productivity- you may need to adjust your circle. Work environments that promote these practices support people and therefore support long term productivity. Set healthy boundaries for yourself- 90 minutes of focused work then take a 15 min walk. Identify a solid boundary for work and home (work will likely always be there the next day and that may be ok more often than you think).

In order to have the space to reflect and make good strategic decisions space and balance are essential. There will be times when you need to make decisions quickly but it is unlikely that two minutes of space will not be available. Give yourself time to reflect even if it needs to be done quickly.

Achieving work-life balance allows us to allocate time and energy to our careers, while also giving attention to our personal relationships, health, and leisure activities. It helps in reducing stress, preventing burnout, and enhancing productivity and job satisfaction. By setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and practicing self-care, we can create a harmonious balance between our work and personal lives, leading to a more fulfilling and satisfying lifestyle.

The balance maintenance most critical in executive functioning is that of emotional intelligence and application. Once at executive positioning in an organization the work/home/health balancing is, "in-check" already. Catapulting oneself into the challenges at an executive level is mastering the balance of Timing, Content, Purpose driven communication for the organization well. The three primary elements of executive functioning with high levels of emotional intelligence. Just get balanced.. !

Definitely. Wellbeing is key. If you find yourself consistently out of balance it is worth exploring your motivation to work too much or too little. It's helpful to connect regularly with your big WHY. What is your purpose in life and in work? Do they align? If not then what actions can you take to be more in alignment? When we live in alignment with our highest values and purpose we are far more likely to maintain a healthy balance. Also, working too much can be an avoidance of deeper issues. Addictions are often avoidance of self. It's good to check in with your motivation regularly. It's important to check in with: what is rejuvenating, what brings you joy, what makes you feel alive. Rest is so important. We all know stress is a killer.

The rules of survival and success change at each level. The player on the pitch who is promoted to coach will fail if she keeps going with her original success model of running fast, tackling, passing and scoring goals. Her job has changed into picking, developing and coaching the team. The same dynamic plays out at work. The craft skills you learned when starting work will be more or less useless in the executive suite. Over your career you will move from needing deep technical skills to needing deep interpersonal and political skills. You have to make the organisation you work for, work for you. If you stick with your original success model, you will fail when you get promoted. Either stay in role, or learn a new set of skills.

Maintain a positive attitude: Stay positive and maintain a can-do attitude, even in the face of adversity. This will help you stay motivated and inspire your team to overcome challenges together. Seek support from your team: Involve your team in problem-solving and decision-making processes. Leverage their skills and expertise to find solutions collectively. Remember, conquering career challenges is a continuous process. It requires perseverance, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow.

How can executives overcome career challenges and obstacles? Firstly, take ownership of your career. Don't rely on others to determine your career path and decisions. This empowers you to view obstacles and challenges from a different perspective. When you take responsibility for your career, you create more options and possibilities. This becomes even more important as you take on more senior rules. Secondly, by reframing challenges and obstacles, you can see them as opportunities for learning, networking, delegation, and more. Thirdly, be creative in approaching perceived obstacles and challenges, repositioning your view and looking at is from a different angle can lead to discovering alternative ideas and solutions.

Avec un mental d'ouverture et de flexibilité, de compréhension du contexte dans lequel vous voudriez évoluer, du vouloir apprendre des autres renforce votre démarche d'aller de l'avant, outre le fait d'avoir une vision claire de ce vous voulez devenir ainsi que de bien définir les différents objectifs pour y parvenir. Compléter votre démarche par une volonté de fer de devenir le Cadre qu'il faut, à la place qu'il faut, au moment qu'il faut nécessite un niveau de discernement élevé, capable d'anticiper les évenements et capable d'intervenir comme une force de proposition à tout moment.

Unearth the politics and establish the direction of focus. I worked in a highly politicised environment with established cliches in the board of governors and executive managers. So, you often found certain ideas being ignored or sidelined because they did not fit in the cliches focus. You now have to juggle high balls especially if their selected ideas are in violation of ethical muster. You have to choose whether to align with them or not and if you son’t, you are entering into war of priorities. You must then build your own allies who are for principles within the board but many a time they’re in the minority. The harder it goes develop & implement an exit strategy before you are shipped out on a messy fashion.