I am not one to make New Year's resolutions. I'm not saying it is wrong to do so, but for me, it never really works. When I have made resolutions, I have ultimately failed for one reason or another. I believe that New Year's resolutions are usually a win-lose...
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...
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...
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...
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...
People will sometimes say profound things without realizing the power of their words. I often have coffee with Mike, a dear friend I've known for many years and a licensed counselor who always has great insight into human thought and behavior. One thing Mike said to...
We have three immediate reactions when there’s sudden uncertainty: fight, flight, or freeze. We’ve evolved those responses to escape imminent danger. But what happens when the stressors are more persistent? Leadership is challenging at baseline and exhausting when...
In conversations with bosses of various organizations, from publicly traded to privately held, the effectiveness of leadership development programs is frequently discussed. Specifically, how is your leadership development program positively affecting your...
I have spent the last several months teaching my teenage daughter to drive. My shortcomings in teaching her to park, back up, and anticipate hazards forced me to reflect on my own leadership tendencies. The experience has reminded me about the importance of mutual...
Recently, a client shared with me how their inbox can feel like a weight, a constant source of stress, and how seeing 50+ (or even 500+) unopened emails can drain your energy faster than a Friday afternoon full of meetings. So how do we remove this source of stress...