You’re going to realize the change you want much more smoothly if people around you also choose change.
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How do you learn what matters to someone? I’m going to share one way that helps people open up so that you, dear leader, can start cultivating tighter alignment throughout your workplace. Share “Yes!” stories.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
You can make better decisions when supported by diverse minds working together toward a common goal. That is, when they are Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI). I know this to be true because I’ve been supporting decisions my entire...
I spoke to a Rotary group this past week. Like many service organizations, local Rotary clubs are seeing their membership decline and many members are choosing to no longer attend meetings in person. And attracting new members, especially younger...
We used to believe that the way to measure “success” of a person’s performance was their output. Many believed that if what was delivered met our expectations, then all was fine with our employees. This thinking is not only...
When being clear with others, it can be useful to pause. Pausing will help you best ensure that your communication with others lands as you’ve intended it to. You want the content of your message and the tone you...