Jesse Sostrin is a director at PwC’s U.S. Leadership Coaching Center of Excellence. He is the author of The Manager’s Dilemma (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015). He writes and speaks at the intersection of individual and organizational success.
All articles by Jesse Sostrin
Develop better leadership habits to thrive in an age of information overloadJuly 23, 2019 Learning to do more in-depth thinking and taking full advantage of hidden decision-making opportunities can reduce anxiety.
Update your leadership skills to bridge the digital–human divideMay 31, 2019 Classic “soft skills” need new definitions and applications for workplaces of the future.
Three ways to demystify disappointments at workApril 25, 2019 When things don’t go the way you expect them to, you can use practical strategies to better understand the situation and move forward with greater success. See also “Three ways to better understand disappointments at work.”
How to regain your confidence when it faltersMarch 18, 2019 Two reflective strategies can help you manage dips in self-assurance and be a more effective leader. See also “How to be confident when you’re not.”
Good Leaders Don’t DisappearOctober 31, 2018 By recognizing the counterproductive thoughts and behaviors that cause you to silence yourself, you can stay visible to your team and give your people more reasons to follow you.
Leaders: Break through your learning blockersSeptember 18, 2018 Spot and resist the bad habits that hinder your innovation potential.Take our quiz to find out if you are seeking opportunities to grow: “Are You Increasing Your Learning Agility — Or Are You Missing Out?”
A Practical Plan to Become a More Agile LearnerAugust 21, 2018 To gain experience and build your transformation readiness, turn these learning accelerators into habits. Take our quiz to find out if you are seeking opportunities to grow: Are You Increasing Your Learning Agility — Or Are You Missing Out?
How Transformation-Ready Leaders LearnAugust 7, 2018 Take the time and effort to look for new ways of doing things, and turn away from old habits that block that process. Take our quiz, “Are You Increasing Your Learning Agility — Or Are You Missing Out?”, to find out if you are seeking opportunities to grow.
Build your leadership resilience. It’s an act of defiance.May 22, 2018 To develop the skills you’ll need to respond to adversity with strength, follow these three steps.
The Art of the TransitionApril 25, 2018 How to navigate from task to task with greater efficiency.
What to Do When Success Leaves You EmptyApril 16, 2018 When we are caught up in achieving a goal, we can forget to enjoy the process. Here’s how to change that. See also “You’ve Reached a Career Milestone. Now What?”
Put an End to Your Feedback LoopOctober 5, 2017 Stop avoiding the one criticism that keeps haunting your career. Take our interactive quiz “Why Do You Avoid Acting on Feedback at Work?.”
How Leaders Can Improve Their Thinking AgilityAugust 2, 2017 Not all thinking is created equal. Here’s how to get the most out of your brain when it really counts.
Eliminate your “authenticity filters”May 16, 2017 Break the pattern that’s preventing you from being the best version of yourself in the leadership moments that matter.
Who You Are Is How You LeadMarch 28, 2017 Strategies to identify and embrace your nonnegotiable values and grow into your best, authentic self.
Succeeding at Your Job-Within-the-JobNovember 1, 2016 How individuals can dig deeper and uncover hidden demands and challenges.
Wake Your Sleeping Learning and Performance GiantsOctober 5, 2016 Tools for successful leaders to identify and tear down hidden barriers that prevent their team from reaching full potential.
The Hidden Curriculum of WorkAugust 8, 2016 Official job descriptions don’t include the most valuable contributions you make or the complicated challenges you face.
A Leader Is the Capacity KeeperJune 29, 2016 Be the shepherd of your team’s time and resources to head off burnout.
Follow the ContradictionsJune 6, 2016 Tuning into those nagging thoughts instead of pushing them away can help leaders ferret out possible trouble ahead.
“Yes” vs. “Yes, If…”: Using Your Distinctive Contribution to Manage PrioritiesMay 2, 2016 To pick the right priorities for your time, hone in on the things that allow you to deliver your best.
Your Margin of PowerFebruary 23, 2016 A hidden dynamic that keeps you from leading effectively.
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