Posts Tagged ‘Executive Corner’
Executive 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 MoreHow Poor Cultural Fit Affects Organizational Turnover
When someone says they love their job, they are likely referring to more than just the functions of the job itself. Their connection to their role includes a fondness for the company they work for. It’s nearly impossible to separate the two. One wouldn’t agree to love their job if they had to go into…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – We Need Strong Leadership More Than Ever Before
Every other Wednesday, I provide a newsletter on leadership development. After the news of Uvalde, I’m going to skip this Wednesday because it doesn’t feel right with the news of yesterday. Today, I’m writing as a parent. Uvalde takes me back immediately to a decade ago to the Newtown shooting. My second child was in kindergarten at the…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – We All Need Psychological Safety
One of the greatest threats to breakthrough innovation and growth will be organizations that stifle differing opinions or worse, those that don’t reward engaging in different ideas. One book that I recently completed by Adam Grant, “Think Again”, has an entire chapter devoted to Psychological Safety. Which is fostering a climate of respect trust and openness…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – Please – STOP Having Bad Meetings
Most leaders understand that a 1×1 is important. Why are we so bad at them? Bad 1×1’s lead to disengaged employees which become turnover and low retention rates. This in turn is hurting your ability to attract top talent and if you do attract top talent, it hurts your ability keep them. I understand how…
Read MoreThe Importance of Rules – German vs. American
Written By: Joachim Woerner Are Germans more rules oriented than Americans? An assessment of German company culture shows that German work culture is often characterized by a high degree of conformity. Looking at the big picture, German law calls for clear cut rules for all situations. On the other hand, U.S. legal system focuses on interpretation of precedents. For Germans things are black or white, while in the U.S. there a lot…
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