Alex Dorr

“What if my boss is the drama?” comes up a lot. Waiting for the perfect leader before doing great work can quietly stall a career. The better question is: given this reality, what can still be adjusted to get results anyway?

Watch this if you have a dramatic boss that is driving you crazy. #worklife #workroutine #leadership

Try committing to something without conditions, because they soon become your excuses. #resilience #leadershipdevelopment #worklife

There are a lot of leadership ideas that sound right at first, but cause a lot of drama in practice. Here are some truths and myths about leadership wisdom for you. #leadershipdevelopment #worklife #coaching

I’ve been thinking about how leaders can use AI to ditch the drama. What AI does well: it never runs out of ideas on how to move forward. When challenges feel stuck, using AI to spark possibilities can kickstart momentum and get teams engaged again.

Most accountability fails because people are conditional on their buy in. ”I’m all in as long as…” • everyone follows the process • there’s enough time Use, “Given that everyone MIGHT NOT follow the process, can I count on you to stay committed?”

When someone says the job or new requirements are undoable, I don’t lower the bar—I rethink the approach: 1What skills/tools need upgrading? 2How can we modernize the work? 3Are you willing to step into the new reality?
Growth starts there.

Leading change at work doesn’t have to be hard, because change isn’t hard - except for the unready. What if the issue is something different? And also something you can influence. Here’s how to think about it like the best leaders do.

Here’s why most leaders screw up accountability. Use this simple coaching technique to start holding your team accountable and getting real commitment. #leadership #accountability #worklife #coaching #leadershipdevelopment

Letting people vent feels like good leadership and support for your team. But I can guarantee you it only holds your team back and creates drama. There’s a better way to handle it. Stay tuned for Part 5. #leadershipdevelopment #worklife #leadershiptips #management #venting

Most people think they’ll engage at work once things improve. More clarity, better leadership, more time. But that’s conditional engagement, and it leads to dread. Instead ask: given today, what 3 things can I do to lean in?

Stop trying to chase employee engagement from your teams. It is a battle you’ll never win. Here’s why engagement won’t get you results for your company and what to focus on instead. Stay tuned for Part 4. #worklife #employeeengagement #leadership #mindsetshift #highperformance

Here’s why checking out and disengaging at work never feels good. #employeeengagement #worklife #leadership #mindsetshift

Hard conversations are usually clear—missed expectations, performance issues. It’s the “medium” ones that get tricky. Not a huge deal, but still matters. If you’re tempted to avoid it, that’s usually the one you need to have.

Hard conversations are often easier than the “medium” ones we avoid. Medium issues are the small misses that still matter—but feel awkward to address. That discomfort is usually your cue to speak up.

Leaders need a go-to response when drama comes there way, otherwise the spiral into colluding happens. In this episode, we break down a simple shift leaders can make to create space before reacting. Go give it a listen. 🎧 Episode 103: How Drama Multiplies Available now.

Leaders simply cannot inspire others. At least not consistently. When you stop believing this leadership myth your leadership improves tremendously. Stay tuned for Part 3. #leadershipdevelopment #worklife #leadershiptips #inspiration #highperformance

You have no right to call someone up to greatness if you haven’t loved them up 1st. Loving people up requires you to answer the question, “Have I validated this person’s experience or feelings they are feeling about the situation?” If not, coaching probably won’t land.

What if the reason your team feels inconsistent… is because your leadership approach is? 🎧 Episode 102: Why the Best Leaders Keep It Simple Available now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

The real leadership skill? Knowing when to stay in the conversation and when to guide it somewhere more useful.