by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Jan 15, 2021 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, Communication, People Development
If you’ve been skydiving, you know the thrill, fear, and elation of hitting terminal velocity and the feeling of floating in the air. For some, it’s an addictive pastime that they pursue as a hobby or sport. Even though it feels dangerous, it is incredibly safe...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Dec 4, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, People Development
Productivity is being debated anew with the overnight shift to remote work. Without all of the usual metrics managers use to gauge work effort—from specific performance metrics to “bums in seats”—it’s getting harder and harder to tell what the output of our workforce...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Nov 6, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, People Development, Uncategorized
When you hear the phrase, “We need to get this done,” what is your reaction? For some, it’s a call to jump into the situation and solve the problem firsthand. For others, it’s a directive to organize the right people and resources to accomplish a goal. The first is a...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Oct 4, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, People Development
World-Class Performers get over losses quickly and use positive self-talk. They’re foundational skills that help them push through the hard times and hard work of their craft. Embedded in these two behaviors is the concept of celebration. If you’re reading this,...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Sep 27, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, Leadership, People Development, Uncategorized
Consolidating the advantage means taking what you learned and making it a permanent part of how you operate. Making these new learning experiences permanent – many of which we might never have uncovered otherwise – we can take our decisions made in the middle of...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Sep 11, 2020 | Albert Ciuksza Jr, Leadership, People Development, Strategy, Uncategorized
In times of uncertainty, teams tend to look up—to leaders and managers who direct their efforts—to guide their next steps. If those teams continue to feel discomfort, they often assign blame to those same leaders, thinking (and sometimes saying) that leadership should...