Welcome to the July edition of The Wingdale Harbors Leadership Brief. This month, I have been writing about one of the most underestimated leadership responsibilities: investing in people. Not just hiring them or managing them, but genuinely developing them.
The leaders whose impact extends beyond their own tenure are the ones who have deliberately built systems for developing other leaders. That work starts with understanding the difference between the many roles you can play in someone else's growth. This month's writing explores those roles and how to execute them well.
Featured: The Mentoring/Sponsoring Distinction
If you read only one piece this month, make it Mentoring vs. Sponsoring: Two Different Conversations Leaders Must Have. These are two completely different relationships with different purposes. Understanding the distinction will change how you develop talent in your organization.
On Leadership Development
Delegation Without Losing Control: A Leader's Framework
One of the most common fears I hear from newly promoted executives is fear of losing control when they delegate. This piece lays out the framework that the most effective leaders use to delegate confidently.
Work-Life Integration: Beyond the Myth of Balance
The concept of work-life balance is destructive. The leaders living their best lives are integrating, not balancing. Here is what that actually means and how to build it intentionally.
More This Month
Decision-Making Frameworks for Complex Scenarios and Building Inclusive Hiring: Beyond Diverse Resumes to Diverse Thinking.
On Your Bookshelf
This month's content draws heavily from New-School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century.
Work With Me
If your organization is navigating leadership development, talent retention, or organizational change, my corporate training and executive advisory services can support you.
Thanks for reading.
D.A. Abrams