Send us a textThis is a challenging time for leadership. If you are in a leadership role, you know how demanding it can be. While you are juggling your current workload, you are tasked with several direct reports and are doing your best to make certain they are being developed and trained to do their jobs better and are ready for their next advancement opportunity.  Unlock the secrets to effective leadership as we engage with Vanessa Udelman, a seasoned leadership coach and president of Mosaic People Development. Discover how a toxic leadership experience became a transformative moment for Vanessa, propelling her to start her own business. We'll explore the importance of understanding and embracing your unique leadership style, and discuss how balancing directness with empathy can lead to better team results and a more fulfilling career.Ready to level up in your mid-career journey? Vanessa shares five actionable strategies designed specifically for professionals transitioning from doers to leaders. We dive deep into the significance of self-awareness, utilizing tools such as the DISC profile to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Vanessa also stresses the importance of building and nurturing relationships, offering personal anecdotes on how trust, cultivated through consistent behavior, is crucial for career advancement.Lastly, we tackle the art of delivering effective feedback and coaching. Learn the pitfalls of the "shit sandwich" method and why separating positive and constructive feedback is essential. Vanessa shares a three-step approach for constructive feedback and discusses the value of both formal and informal coaching. By employing these strategies, you'll build stronger trust with your team and better support their development and accountability. Join us for this insightful episode and take charge of your leadership journey!Connect with Vanessa Judelman: Linkedin | Website | Your Leadership ResourcesSupport the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

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