From the Blog...
Collaboration is a Leadership Advantage
When team members believe they have no voice or no one listens when they communicate, there’s a missed opportunity for the organization and leader. An
Conflict as a Change Catalyst
“Successful leaders manage conflict; they don’t shy away from it or suppress it but see it as an engine of creativity and innovation. Some of
Performance Feedback And Career Success
“Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.” – Rick Riordan Consider Riordan’s statement within the framework of
The Power of Belonging
The rate of actively disengaged employees in the United States continues to rise as the rate of engaged employees is consistently declining. And one of
What’s Most Important – Performance or Relationship Building?
You have transitioned to a different company or department, accepted expanded responsibilities, or may still be in your initial role, and everything is running smoothly.
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
I can easily speak to a crowd of hundreds, yet I sometimes feel awkward when engaging in small talk in one-to-one conversations. Sometimes when I’m
Listening? Or Not?
Listening is complex – similar to high-speed traffic zipping on a busy highway. Others listen to us, and we listen to them as we constantly
Is There Space for Open Communications?
John was the senior leader of a 400-person business group. His direct reports were managers with wide-ranging backgrounds, proven capabilities, life experiences, and diverse cultures.
Quiet Firing or Courageous Conversations?
Quiet firing or courageous conversations? The choice could create a lasting impression – for the good or not so good!
9 Habits of a Change Leader
Successful organizational change does not happen by chance. Instead, it takes intentional effort to engage the workforce actively.
Is This Higher-Level Leadership Role a Win-Win Move?
When a crisis happens, women have the best opportunity to break through the glass ceiling into roles of greater responsibility. How do you determine if it is a win-win opportunity?
A Child, A Toddler, and Leadership
I recently vacationed with family and had dedicated time with our grandsons. They are excellent at processing information and making decisions appropriate for their ages.
Do Leaders Create the Growth Ceiling?
This statement caught my attention in John C. Maxwell’s book, “The Self-Aware Leader”: “Most leaders want to grow their business or organization. But what is
On Whose Shoulders Do You Stand?
We stand on someone’s shoulders. Join me as I acknowledge on whose shoulders I stand.
Boundaries and Burnout
Do you get the Sunday evening blues? Is it challenging to remain motivated in your role? Could it be you’re experiencing overly expanded or no