Books by Karl Bimshas

A deadly global pandemic, tragic natural disasters, and political upheaval occupy made 2020 an unusual year. Nonetheless, some were able to thrive, mostly through innovation, tenaciousness, and of course, leadership.Each entry of this collection's selected essays from the Karl Bimshas Consulting newsletter, blog, and the Reflections on Leadership podcast is dated, and you will sense how the changing tone tracks with events of the year.Note the predictions and recommendations, some of which, in retrospect, seem quaint, and others remain bold. You may choose not to revisit anything associated with 2020, or this collection could aid you in your reflection of the leadership you may or may not have demonstrated during those twelve historical months.Let a passage or two spark a new idea or perspective to help you manage better and lead well.

What makes a good leader? What leadership skills will help both new and established managers who are starting to lack external motivation or internal inspiration?With some studies citing about 60% of new managers fail within the first 18-24 months in their role, how can you ensure you will find success?In "Quick Ways to Be a Good Leader," leadership advisor Karl Bimshas, succinctly provides 24 tips to help new (and established leaders) stay on the path to manage better and lead well.Part Two of a three-part leadership development series, each tip in this guide is designed for you to increase your leadership ability by approaching things from a different perspective, maintaining your professionalism, and treating people with respect and dignity.Use the quick tips in this guide as a daily reminder, or turn them into an action plan for a month's worth of leadership development. Refer to them often, and you will have a head start managing better and leading well.

Whining is unattractive, unproductive and unprofessional.Griping, complaining, and whining, especially at work, is easy to do. There are lots of problems you can point to, and many times it can feel like no one cares.If you find yourself whining more and caring less, it is time to adjust your outlook, fast; otherwise, you are in danger of derailing your career. Maybe you think it's time to quit your job. Before you do that, quit your complaining.In "How to Fix Your Whine at Work," leadership advisor Karl Bimshas, quickly and bluntly provides 12 tips to help you, or someone you love, to manage better and lead well.Part One of a three-part leadership development series, each tip in this guide is designed for you to increase your responsibility and self-leadership so you can halt the negative spiral and improve your attitude.As with all his writing, the quick snippets Bimshas offers are easy to digest and implement right away.