By Janice Chaka If you're an introvert who recently stepped into a leadership role, don't fret. Read this brief guide to learn how you can tackle challenges and succeed. Are you an introvert looking for ways to be an effective leader? If so, you aren't alone! Approximately 25 to 40 percent of the population is composed of introverts. Just … [Read more...]
Communication: The Secret to Inspired Leadership
A guest piece by Colonel Carla D. Bass, author of Write to Influence! Think about it – you instinctively know the attributes of a good leader: courage to make bold decisions, taking care of your people, empathy, gratitude, communication, etc. Well, I disagree with the aforementioned list. Why? It places communication on par with the other traits – … [Read more...]
Is Your Organization Resilient Enough to Survive The Next Disruption?
Eventually, a major crisis will impact your company. It’s not a matter of “if” but of “when.” And while COVID-19 is the most obvious disruptor, it’s certainly not the last. We all face a new era of uncertainty, volatility, and disruption. Organizations are rocked by technological shake-ups, shifting consumer habits, and political and social unrest, not to mention internal … [Read more...]
Going Back to Old Spaces in a New Way
by Stacy Henry If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that you can’t go back to where you used to be. This is especially true today. Since 2020, our lives have changed. Our collected experience has given us better understanding, different expectations, and a new direction. As things are opening up and employees are returning to work, it’s important to recognize a … [Read more...]
Picking Alternatives to Email
by Wayne Turmel New leaders rely on the skills we had as teammates and the habits that made us successful. But what if there’s one thing you did that wasn’t as productive as you thought it was, and now is a great time to change? We’re talking about the over use and abuse of email. As team members, there’s a pretty good chance we were “that person.” You know, the one who … [Read more...]
Take the WIRED Approach to Improve Communication
When we talk about burnout from a leadership perspective, it's often in terms of how to recognize and treat it, both of which are highly important. However, what we want to focus on today takes a more proactive approach to prevent burnout. Especially in times of stress, whether that stress is associated with a work intiative that requires extreme focus and long days for a … [Read more...]
Retaining Top Talent in a Flourishing Gig Economy
This is a guest post by Rick Grimaldi, author of FLEX: A Leader’s Guide to Staying Nimble and Mastering Transformative Change in the American Workplace For many employees, the work/life integration empowered by the gig economy is not a cool trend but a priority, and companies may need to make it part of their offers, if they want to compete for Gen X, Y, and Z … [Read more...]
Leadership is Mental
This is a guest post by Roger Hall, PhD and Business Psychologist. I believe Yoga Berra: “Ninety percent of baseball is mental, the other half is physical.” Anyone who is successful at any thing is mostly successful because of his or her mental discipline. This is true for any profession. For example, take a car mechanic: I was talking to a mechanic who was working … [Read more...]
Kind Words at Work: 16 Ways to Communicate with Empathy at Work
The pandemic turned work-life on its head. We’re caught in the tumble load of a never-ending workday, pinballing between Zoom and Slack, duking it out with the family for WiFi, dishes piling up around us in our office ... er ... kitchen, and just trying to hold it together while we just. take. a. minute. to. remember. what. day. it. is. It’s a high-stress moment. That stress … [Read more...]
How to Recruit and Attract Experienced Employees
The most productive and high-performing companies include a nice mix of employees of all age ranges. In particular, “Organizations are stronger when they include the contributions of more seasoned employees,” says Grimaldi, author of the new book FLEX: A Leader’s Guide to Staying Nimble and Mastering Transformative Change in the American Workplace. A blend of different ages … [Read more...]