It’s so easy to get caught up in the urgency and constant demand. But when we do, we lose sight of strategic needs, including our own well-being. Learn how to manage a design team without being overly reactive to your environment. designdept.co/workshops/2023…

"For many managers in these situations, the dual demands to return to office and do more (and more) with less (and less) mean forcing their team to do something they themselves don’t believe in." designdept.medium.com/remote-work-is…

Have you defined your values? When you lead in conflict to your own deeply held beliefs, you’re going to feel drained. When you articulate your values, you can bring awareness and alignment to the ways you live and lead.

Registration for Design Leadership Fundamentals is closing soon! So be sure to grab your spot this week! designdept.co/workshops/2023…

What does "good" look like? You define what "good" means by creating frameworks and design principles. You socialize your definition through daily conversations, setting a consistently high standard, and inspiring others to reach that same standard.

The Design Leadership Skill Wheel helps new leaders map a path towards their own leadership definition. While experienced leaders can tune their practice for more success. Grab your own self-guided workbook: designdept.co/design-leaders…

Courageous leaders are those who take action despite fear or risk. Examples of courage include: making bold decisions, leading by example, embracing discomfort, admitting mistakes, and changing course when needed.

Everyone needs a coach. No human can see the whole picture alone. With coaching, you learn to get used to the discomfort of seeing all your gifts and limitations, both conscious and subconscious. Having a coach helps leaders build confidence and conviction. #mondaymanagertip