If you let your innovation and commitment lag you’ll end up behind the curve. Imagine that your business is on an upward trajectory. You’re on the right track, getting ahead of your competitors, and life is good. You sit back and watch the fruits of...
“You even know how to use that thing [grenade launcher]?” A male soldier, who had just arrived in Iraq, asked a female gunner who had been in combat for nine months." Tuesday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is “Break the Bias.” This theme...
Encourage employees to resolve conflicts such as this: “Hey boss, Hannah interrupted me and was rude to me during our team meeting,” said Paul. As a leader, how do you proceed? Go directly to Hannah and ask her about the situation with a reprimand in your back pocket.Ask Paul...
Don't be like Russia. Stop using archaic methods to influence others. Russia’s insane bombardment is foolish and unsound. Putin thinks it will work for him. That's the bully MO—keep up the threats until someone fights back. It's the same at work and at school. You've dealt...
Ditch the fear-driven accountability and move into a more hands-off approach with clear expectations. Crucial conversations with your boss…, evaluation of an underperforming employee…, performance reviews that are behind schedule… How's your heart rate right about now? Chances are, these ideas do not fill you with joy or...
A robust culture and foundational trust cannot exist without benevolence. When preparing for a 1:1 meeting with a Team member, I felt my stress levels heighten as I searched for ways to preserve my sense of self and uphold my integrity. I put a smile on...
Courageous vulnerability boosts your Team’s connections, understanding, and innovation. When describing vulnerability, I’m not referring to Merriam Webster’s definition, “open to attack or damage.” I’m also not saying that leaders and Team members need to bare their souls and talk about all of their weaknesses. The...
Just because you built buy-in doesn’t mean it will stick around. It needs cultivation and invested time. So often, we feel as though we have to keep our cards close to our chests as leaders. We don’t want scrutiny. We worry that the plan has to...
You just promoted one of your best workers into a leadership position. They are rocking it. They are putting in the time, arriving first and leaving last, getting the job done, and the energy seems to never cease. Are you worried? Perhaps you should be. Like...
Getting the right person on your bus can make all the difference in moving your organization forward. Who is your trusted advisor? You’re having a rough week. You are not getting applicants for an important job opening within your organization, your team hit an impasse on...