What might you do—today, and each day—in order to be a better leader? Feel gratitude about others, and share your appreciation with them! If you are in a role where you are influencing what work others DO, you are...
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You are a leader. And you are likely an excellent problem solver. What many new leaders must learn is: what is needed most from you is different than it was when you were closer to the actual problem. In...
As a leader you may feel under a microscope. All. The. Time. Guess what, you are! It’s part of the role you’ve stepped up and into. This doesn’t mean, though, that you’re leading well if you’re focused primarily on...
Sometimes, everything feels like an obstacle or a distraction. This happens when we are not focused on our own purpose—the steps or tasks we are completing are aimless. But other times, everything in a day seems to fall into...
In your strategic planning, do you consider: Your workplace culture? Your ability to adapt talent to what your future vision will require? What learning or innovation is required to execute your strategy? We may consider workplace challenges briefly in...
Everyone experiences overwhelm at some point. There will be times when all that is happening weighs heavily on your ability to show up in the way you want to be perceived. Your emotional intelligence may suffer. It may be...
Leaders have tenacity. Tenacity means you have what it takes to get through ridiculously tough stuff as you strive to achieve your goal. Great leaders also inspire others to build tenacity in themselves, so that everyone crosses the finish...
We expect managers (with teams) to lead better, but are we providing them with what they need to do so? Management is not leadership. Most organizations have many means to manage work, which includes asking people to share, measure,...
What holds you back from stepping into a better future? It may be that you are avoiding disappointment. “That sounds like a personal issue,” you might say. Yes, it is. Avoiding disappointment shows up often in the workplace too,...
You may have only recently heard the term “ESG” (Environmental, Social and Governance), but it isn’t new. What is new: Pivots to ESG commitment. That is a Pivot from earnings-driven leadership and reacting to ESG regulations to leadership committed...