Alpine Swift Coaching

01/28/2022

Leading a remote team requires different tactics, but it's based on the same principles as in-office management. You have to know what goals you're working toward and how to incentivize your people to get there.

The days of “management by walking around” are over.

01/25/2022

When we meet new people, we subconsciously assess several things about them. Becoming more aware of that process will make it less intimidating.

Four questions your unconscious mind is always trying to answer.

01/21/2022

It's not wrong to seek input from others. But your own voice doesn't matter any less, and you can deliver it better than anyone else can.

Step into the spotlight and tell your own story.

01/18/2022

Competitive compensation is necessary for employee retention, but it's not enough. Workers need to be able to see the difference they're making.

Money isn't all that matters to employees; as we collectively embrace more human-centric business practices, it's time companies have a clear strategy for their non-compensation plan.

01/14/2022

If you're considering changing jobs because you're frustrated with your current one, be sure to have a specific vision of how a new job would be better. Otherwise, you may just end up in the same position.

Avoid taking your problems with you to the next position.

01/11/2022

If you've never held a leadership position before, it can seem too strange to imagine. But there a few guidelines that will make the transition smoother for most people, including training yourself not to rely on in-the-moment emotional responses.

As your position and company grows, your leadership style must evolve.

01/07/2022

Many people never take risks out of fear of failure. But consider that even if things go badly, you will still gain experience you wouldn't have otherwise.

Ask yourself, “What would I do even if I failed?”

01/04/2022

Not all criticism is constructive or well-intended, but even when it is, it can be hard to accept. When you learn to feel less threatened by it, you can better determine whether it is useful.

You will improve your relationships and grow as a person.

12/31/2021

Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between what we want and what we think we're supposed to want. Figuring that out allows us to make more fulfilling choices.

3 ways to get clear on what you want.

12/28/2021

The new year is a chance to clean out things that aren't working and try something new. It could mean anything from cleaning your office space to implementing new systems for measuring achievement.

2021 has been a year of learning opportunities, challenges and successes. Let's get ready to have an energized 2022.

12/26/2021

Celebrate the proud family traditions of Kwanzaa this holiday season, from Alpine Swift Coaching!

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas from Alpine Swift Coaching! Enjoy a day of cookies, presents, and holiday cheer!