It seems there’s not a lot everyone can agree on these days … except maybe how hard it can be to feel optimistic about things. After all, optimism is something reserved for when things are going well – or at least that there’s the promise of better times ahead. It’s … Click to continue reading
We’ve all seen the headlines around the attention-grabbing catchphrases quiet quitting, coffee badging, and micro-shifting, and the potential risks they might have on an organization’s productivity. And to date, the common response from leaders has been to lean into ‘employee accountability’ through the use of various employee tracking systems and … Click to continue reading
At a time when there’s so much uncertainty and apprehension, it’s easy to feel powerless – that there’s little that can be done to help change course or better address the challenges before us. But this outlook reveals a more troubling problem – namely that we continue to perpetuate a … Click to continue reading
In my conversations with leaders across various industries, I often encounter a recurring theme: the struggle to reconcile traditional metrics of success with the deeper, more meaningful impacts of human-centric leadership. This reality is often revealed in one of the exercises in my workshops on empathy and leadership where leaders … Click to continue reading
For the past year and a half, there’s been an unmistakable regression in the approach many leaders are employing to address the ongoing uncertainties and complexities in today’s business environment. By regression, I’m referring not only to a more pronounced command-and-control approach to leadership, but to how many leaders are … Click to continue reading
Are you caught in the relentless cycle of ‘eat, work, sleep, repeat’? According to my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, the problem we face with this cycle of busyness is not a lack of time management, but a lack of clarity over what our personal … Click to continue reading
Why are some organizations able to thrive during periods of uncertainty while others struggle to find firmer footing? While it’s easy to assume it has to do with something distinctive about their product or service offering, the truth is that it’s something far more fundamental. While we all understand that … Click to continue reading
How are some organizations able to consistently outperform their competitors? While their on-going successes might involve cutting-edge technologies or innovative processes, there’s something else that fuels their peak performance – the power of organizational traditions. In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I share a personal story about … Click to continue reading
One of the harshest realities leaders need to come to terms with is how they no longer just play a significant role in their employees’ growth and success, but how much influence they have on the mental health and well-being of those they lead. But this is why it’s so … Click to continue reading
It’s the start of a new year, which I think is the perfect time to look back on the 2024 episodes of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast to share moments that can have a real impact on leaders going into the new year. Now when you get the opportunity to … Click to continue reading
There’s an unspoken truth about leadership that’s often lost in the noise of today’s busy world – the more responsibility or power you have as a leader, the greater the need to demonstrate humility in your leadership. Sure, this might sound counterintuitive. After all, when we imagine a successful person, … Click to continue reading
Have you ever thought about your leadership values? Understanding what your values are – of what matters to you and how you want your employees to view your leadership is critical to not only helping your employees understand your motivations, but to creating clarity during times of uncertainty and change. … Click to continue reading