Psychological Safety
IQ isn’t EQ
Leadership is NOT the same as it was a few years ago. Economic uncertainty, and societal challenges, call for a new skill set from leadership. At the forefront of this shift is emotional intelligence (EQ), a concept that has gained increasing recognition for its pivotal role in effective leadership. Emotional intelligence, popularized by Daniel Goleman’s…
Read MoreWhat does fake psychological safety look like?
In the corporate realm, honesty and open communication are often hailed as virtues, yet companies fall flat when it comes to practicing what they preach. Creating an environment where employees feel safe to voice their opinions, share feedback, and admit mistakes remains a complex challenge. Sometimes leaders just miss the mark. While their intentions…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Do Bad Bosses “Raise” Bad Bosses?
Do bad bosses “raise” bad bosses? Or are those toxic behaviors from the nature of the leader’s personality? It’s Nature vs. Nurture in the workplace. Toxic bosses cast long shadows that extend far beyond personal well-being. The ramifications ripple through organizations, contributing to lowered morale, diminished well-being, and increased unhealthy conflict. Most of us have…
Read MoreQuit Setting Up Your Employees for Failure
Let’s face it: every company, at some point, has found itself tangled up in situations where managers unwittingly contribute to the underperformance of their teams. Instead of digging into the root causes, fingers are pointed at employees, creating a vicious cycle of disappointment. This subtle yet pervasive phenomenon sees managers inadvertently contributing to the underperformance…
Read MoreWatch Now: How to Navigate Bad Bosses, Psychological Safety, and Company Culture
In this video, we delve into the intricacies of toxic leadership, shedding light on common personas and exploring cautionary tales from the corporate realm. Our journey extends to the heart of workplace realities in 2023, unveiling Gallup studies that underscore the paramount importance of trust. Brace yourself for the unveiling of the Leadership Squared framework—a…
Read MoreWatch Now: Employee Engagement Surveys DON’T work! Here’s what does
Are you fed up with the limitations of conventional employee engagement surveys? In this insightful video, we unravel the shortcomings of traditional surveys and introduce a groundbreaking alternative – stay interviews. Join us on a transformative journey to reshape your company culture, enhance employee engagement, and achieve organizational success without relying on time-consuming surveys. Why…
Read MoreIt Can’t ALL Be Urgent
Connectivity is constant and expectations for rapid responses are the norm these days. With everything being almost instantaneous, leaders tend to find themselves walking a fine line between genuine urgency and the trap of false urgency. The latter, a state of unproductive busyness, can damage team morale, well-being, and overall performance. Most of the time,…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Empower Your Team as a People-Centric Leader
Fierce headstrong leadership is something of the past. The idea that results must come from that one person at the “top of the totem pole” is an outdated concept. The truth is, results never come from just one person—they come from the whole team (and they always have, whether they got credit for it or…
Read MoreWatch Now: Does Psychological Safety really exist?
If you’ve been wondering whether this is just another buzzword or something that can truly change the game in your organization, then you’re in the right place. Let’s break it all down and discover how psychological safety is not just a concept but a real, actionable force that can drive success. What is Psychological Safety?…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – It’s More Than Paperwork –Lackluster Onboarding Could Cost You
You’ve got 44 days to keep your new hire. More importantly, you’ve got the first week to impress your newest employee. According to HR Dive, for 70% of new hires, whether a job is the right fit occurs within the first month, and nearly a third decide within the first week. Why does this time period play a large…
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