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A friend of mine works for a Wall Street firm. As a result of Covid, she has been able to work in a satellite office rather than schlepping into NYC. Besides lessening her commute by 2+ hours each day, she was also enjoying the more casual surroundings and dress code. She was thrilled that this was going to continue until sometime in 2022. Last weekend she told me that changed almost overnight. In a matter of weeks, they are expected to be back in the NYC office. She’s not one to complain, but the suddenness of the decision threw her. Inherent in her reaction was a feeling of powerlessness. There is nothing she can do to change the outcome.

Do This and Become a Better Leader Instantly

Every leader has their signature style of leading when managing their team.

Your leadership style is probably well-known. Before people join your team, they already have a perception of what it will be like to work for you. If they don’t know much about you, they ask others about their experience. And while you may be a multidimensional person, there is a good chance that your style will be boiled down to a simple soundbite, especially if you rely too heavily on one single style of leading.

What do I mean?…

Dealing With Difficult People

In my latest Forbes article, we get deep down into the art of dealing with difficult people at the office.

Hard as we might try, it's often impossible to avoid working with difficult people all together. But while we can't always choose who we work with, we can choose how we engage.

Can Office Politics Be Positive?

This month on Forbes I explore the little-known upsides of office politics and why you should be playing the game.

How To Develop Executive Presence

This week on Forbes, I’m talking executive presence. It’s a huge part of what people often come to me for, and for good reason. It’s the quality that really sticks with people. It’s what inspires teams, buys you influence, and, on a more personal level, helps you bring the best version of yourself to your work.

Leadership Coaching: There is Only One of You in all Time

Starla Sireno NYC based Leadership Coach Launches New Blog Offering Leadership Development Insights.

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