What will work look like in your organization, post-Covid? When the pandemic ends, which new normal adaptations will endure? Our common response to massive disruption, such as a pandemic, is to hope for and assume things will return to normal. However, do we really want to return to all the old … [Read more...] about Post-pandemic Work: The Future is Now
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The Power of Cognitive Flexibility and Persuasion
“In a turbulent world, success depends not just on cognitive horsepower but also on cognitive flexibility. When leaders lack the wisdom to question their convictions, followers need the courage to persuade them to change their minds.” – Organizational psychologist, Adam Grant, PhD Great leaders … [Read more...] about The Power of Cognitive Flexibility and Persuasion
Manage Burnout for Peak Performance
Peak performance is not what it used to be, according to leaders, managers, and employees who report teetering on the brink of burnout. And it’s not just individuals: entire organizations are at risk. Within the first seven weeks of 2021, Harvard Business Review published six articles on the topic, … [Read more...] about Manage Burnout for Peak Performance
Calm, Cool, and Collected: Communication in Conflict
How is your communication in conflict situations? How do you remain calm, cool, and collected? We’ve all been there: encountering someone in a fit of road rage; a neighbor upset about another neighbor’s transgression; dealing with a beloved toddler in the middle of a melt-down. Typically, we ignore … [Read more...] about Calm, Cool, and Collected: Communication in Conflict
The Matter of Business Ethics
We are making great strides in corporate social responsibility. Many reflect changes in business policies and practices. But when it comes to business ethics, are we really improving? Consider this: almost 120 years ago, German socialist, economist, and politician Max Weber published his book, The … [Read more...] about The Matter of Business Ethics
The Need for Kind Leaders
Is your organization led by kind leaders? This year has been like no other. Most leaders and managers are eager to put it behind them. Yet, we’re not out of the woods. A culture of kindness will make it easier. Researchers have found that kindness is associated with better and stronger physical … [Read more...] about The Need for Kind Leaders
Strengthen Your Workplace Teams
As a leader, what is your strategy to strengthen your workplace teams? The way we live and work has changed tremendously over the past nine months. In many organizations, this shift occurred in a matter of weeks, if not days. As leaders offered greater flexibility, employees quickly adapted to new … [Read more...] about Strengthen Your Workplace Teams
Develop Your Mental Game
As a leader, how is your mental game? Consider today’s outstanding athletes, such as those who recently participated in the U.S. Open. It’s impressive to see these leaders excel in their field; they are really amazing! Not unlike today’s outstanding business leaders and managers, they overcome … [Read more...] about Develop Your Mental Game
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Because Better is Better
How does your organization approach diversity, equity, and inclusion? While many leaders believe they have taken adequate steps to correct or avoid inequalities in the workplace with policies, promotion, and training, all too often we hear about employees who experience some form of exclusion or … [Read more...] about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Because Better is Better
A Shift to Self-Employment
Is self-employment right for you? Is now the best time to start your own business? Questions like these are common right now. And the answer is: definitely, maybe. Regardless of the type of business, self-employment isn’t for everyone. It requires passion, know how, and opportunity. It requires … [Read more...] about A Shift to Self-Employment