Posts by Michael Clegg
Executive Corner – Insight on AI
“Forget artificial intelligence – in the brave new world of big data, it’s artificial idiocy we should be looking out for.” -Tom Chatifield AI is everywhere. This got me thinking about how there’s a tendency to believe that having access to massive amounts of information may seem like we’ve got all the answers. However, this…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Afraid of AI? Become a Leader
The era of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about remarkable advancements and transformations across industries. It’s made tasks easier (or thoughtless), with the incorporation of automation and it has made strides in increased efficiency and innovation. However, it has also triggered concerns about the potential displacement of human workers. Remember during the pandemic when there…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Leadership Quote of the Day Aug. 2
Initially, success is seen as a personal pursuit, where you focus on self-development and growth. You go from job to job, or maybe role to role within a company, and get Once you get into that leadership position, everything changes. The focus shifts towards nurturing and empowering others. That is your responsibility as a leader–to…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – It’s Not Just Business
We all know that not everyone who applies for the job ends up getting the job. You know it, and your employees know it, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t sting a little. Business is business, right? Well, it’s not just business in an environment where psychological safety and employee well-being are valued. You saw it coming when…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Safe is Nice, But Nice isn’t Always Safe
Meet Sarah, a Project Manager at a marketing firm. Her boss, Alex, was generally nice and easy to talk to (about non-work-related topics), but highly critical and quick to dismiss ideas that didn’t align with his own. The work environment was tense, with little room for open dialogue regarding projects. One day, Sarah came up…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – The Shift From Boss to Coach
Transitioning from a boss to a coach is a transformative journey that benefits not only you as the leader, but also your whole team. To make this transformation, you need to be willing to shift your mindset, changing everything that you’ve previously learned about being a “boss”, and embrace new approaches. Moving away from a…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Just Deal With It!
Workplace conflict is a pervasive issue that can have significant consequences for productivity, well-being, and organizational success. From interpersonal clashes with difficult colleagues to the impact of crises and conflict entrepreneurs, effectively managing conflict is essential for fostering a positive work environment. In this article, we will explore key insights from various sources, including Harvard…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Conflict is REQUIRED!
Conflict is an inherent and necessary component of any workplace environment. While it can often be viewed negatively, conflict can be a powerful catalyst for growth and development within teams and organizations when managed effectively. On the other hand, unresolved or mishandled conflict can result in significant tension, decreased morale, and a decline in overall…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Work-Life Balance is Dead
We are well into 2023 and well past the start of one of the biggest market trends of this decade: life-work integration (yes, I meant to put life before work because we need to prioritize ourselves!). This all started in 2020 at the start of the pandemic when most employers shifted to remote work. In…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Breaking Down Hierarchies: Can Horizontal Leadership Work for Your Business?
One of my favorite authors is Patrick Lencioni. He is most known for authoring “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” It happens to be a book that I use when coaching leaders. In the book, Lencioni emphasizes the importance of horizontal leadership in building effective teams. According to Lencioni, horizontal leadership is a collaborative approach to…
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