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Mastering the transformation from conflict to collaboration
There is much to learn from each other as professionals begin normalizing the new, post-pandemic work realities of the hybrid and remote workplace. Conflict is bound to occur as bosses and associates learn how to navigate the new "workscape" together. I don't...
Thriving in disruption
Her job was to sell a product, and she was good at it. This sales manager was on top of her world for the past decade. Then, after a global pandemic, a different type of pandemic hit the workforce, and her world was completely disrupted! “The Great Resignation,” a...
Self-care for leaders
I’ve written before about my good friend Mike, a licensed counselor. One thing about counselors: they all have their own counselor as a part of their self-care. People that help others also have people to talk to. Being a leader is a demanding role, physically and...
Gen Z and Millennials: the rip current of the workforce
The Tide Has Shifted 46% of the full-time workforce is made up of Millennials and Gen Z. And just like with a rip current, resistance is futile. Companies must adjust or get pulled out to sea. Is what Millennials and Gen Z want so much different from the generations...
Developing your lasting leadership brand: it’s more than a pizza party
Several years ago, I led an organization of over 200 employees. Our work was challenging, and employees worked tirelessly to accomplish complex tasks daily. I wanted to show the team that I appreciated their efforts toward excellence and tried to set a good example of...
How to improve your emotional intelligence
Without people, leadership cannot exist. Each person you communicate with, collaborate with, delegate tasks to, and ask for help from has a unique personality and experiences that influence their relationships and approach to work. If you discount the uniqueness of...
The cape
Like any good superhero, every predecessor has a cape—and a love-hate relationship with it. They hate having to put it on to save their team from a disastrous decision. They wish their teams would “get it” instead of requiring rescue. In confidence, they say, “I wish...
Transferring knowledge from one generation of leadership to the next
It seems the Great Recession has caused many industries to now see a gap in their talent development. Some companies simply did not hire people for as long as six years. Some may have even laid off a percentage of their newer employees. Or, once the market turned, the...
How are you building a positive company culture?
If I were to ask you to explain your organization's culture, how would you do so? I have often asked the same question to groups of individuals, and in return, I get either a blank stare, a confused look, or a simple answer of "it's great" or "it's bad" with little...
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