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Welcome to Angela Lin Yee’s blog about organizational leadership!
Stop Reinventing the Wheel – The Power of SOPs
Struggling with inefficiency when employees leave? SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) help businesses maintain consistency, reduce errors, and scale efficiently. Learn how simple documentation can prevent chaos, save time, and ensure your company keeps running smoothly — no matter what changes come.
Break the Rules for Innovation: Rethink How You Think
Best practices create efficiency but can also stifle innovation. This article explores how leaders can shift from fixed, structured thinking to creative, divergent thinking to unlock breakthroughs. Learn how to balance proven methods with fresh ideas and ensure your team or organization stays ahead!
Raising Leaders: The Simple Path to Growing Talent from Within
Discover how to identify and nurture leadership potential within your team. Learn three essential traits to identify future leaders. Developing talent internally reduces turnover, strengthens teamwork, and drives sustainable growth for your organization.
Why Hinting Fails: Clear Feedback for Stronger Teams
Learn why hinting and blanket feedback fail to address team challenges effectively. Discover how focused, direct conversations can replace “hopeful management” with helpful leadership, fostering trust, clarity, and productivity. You’ll gain actionable steps to provide clear feedback and build a stronger, more effective team.
Why People Resist Change and How to Overcome It
Facing resistance to change? Learn how to reduce pushback and foster buy-in by promoting the pain and involving your team. Discover an approach that moves from pinpointing problems to tracking success to ensure smoother change management efforts.
Avoiding the Bypass Mistake: Why Speeding Up Could Be Slowing You Down
Avoiding the bypass mistake in leadership involves slowing down to consult the right people before making decisions. This approach can prevent frustration, resistance, and delays, ultimately leading to better outcomes and higher morale.
Is Your Change Management Failing? Here’s What You Might Be Overlooking
Why do 70% of change efforts fail? Often, leaders overlook their organization's capacity for change. Like babies, organizations have limits. Understanding these limits prevents resistance and burnout, ensuring successful transformations. Learn how assessing change readiness can pave the way for effective change management.