Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
Executive 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 – 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 MoreA Roadmap to Success: Implementing Career Pathing in Your Organization
It’s no secret that the job market is currently very competitive, and as a result, employers must come up with new strategies to attract and retain talented employees. There’s been a lot of research over the past few years on understanding what motivates Millennials and Gen Z workers and how to meet their workplace expectations.…
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 – Leadership Development is Broken: 10 Tips to Fix It
The average leader gets their first role at the age of 30 BUT receives their first leadership training at the age of 42. How can we expect our leaders to thrive without development? The world is exponentially changing every day. Today is the slowest day for technological advances. Each day, there’s new growth and innovation. When we think about the computing…
Read MoreExecutive Corner – From Quitting to Crying in 6 Months
I was listening to a podcast, and the host told a story about the best boss he ever had on a particular episode. When he said, “I went from quitting to crying in 6 months,” it caught my attention. Below is an excerpt from that show. “I was so frustrated with my job and was…
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 – 5 Specific Questions to Ask to Delight and Actually Retain Top Talent
Companies can decrease turnover by implementing the valuable practice of the “Stay Interview” with current employees. Stay Interviews are certainly not a brand-new concept, but the current employment climate has forced companies to consider its relevance in the war for talent. This article is an updated version from the original written in 2018, and some things have changed. 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…
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