Posts by Mike Kester
Mike Kester is the CEO and Founder of Lead Belay. Rare in his breadth of experience in leadership development, Mike has built several companies with great cultures and loyal clients. With over 17 years in the Learning and Development industry, Lead Belay as his life’s passion and opportunity to make a positive impact on millions of lives.
Developing the members of your team
March 1, 2022 at 4:02 PMThe first and most important thing you need to know about developing team members is this: it takes time. And not just i...
What's wrong with advice for new managers?
March 1, 2022 at 3:21 PMOne of the hardest things about becoming a manager is navigating the unique variables and complexities innate to working...
For leaders, if everything is important, then nothing is.
February 28, 2022 at 12:27 PMAligning team goals to company strategy makes for clear priorities and healthier teams. The pace of change is faster tha...
Seven actionable tips for making difficult conversations easier
January 31, 2022 at 8:52 AMNot surprisingly, difficult conversations are, well… difficult. They’re also a necessary part of leadership, and it’s es...
Feedback is a manager's superpower, but only if given correctly.
January 5, 2022 at 8:45 AMWhen we were conducting our user research to develop the Emerging Leader Ascent, giving direct reports honest, helpful f...
Managing people is hard. Challenges are more common than you think.
December 21, 2021 at 3:05 PMManaging people today is harder than it’s ever been, and not just because of Covid. And what makes it so hard is often t...
Great Resignation woes? The cure is probably in plain sight.
December 1, 2021 at 12:11 PMIf you’re in the people business you know all about the “Great Resignation.” They call it “great” for a reason. This yea...
5 common pitfalls of HiPo manager development (and how to avoid them)
September 28, 2021 at 1:33 PMThis is a three-part series about high-potential managers. It's intended for organizational leaders and learning & d...
What are high-potential managers and how do you identify them?
September 28, 2021 at 1:33 PMThis is a three-part series about high-potential managers. It's intended for organizational leaders and/or learning and ...
How to invest in your high-potential new managers
September 28, 2021 at 1:32 PMThis is a three-part series about high-potential managers. It's intended for organizational leaders and learning & d...