BECOME A SELF-AWARE LEADER “I’m good” or “I’m all set”. These are some comments you’ll hear from leaders when asked what they’re doing to improve their leadership abilities. These static answers suggest a leader that is not truly self-aware or perhaps one with a healthy ego. The reality is that to be a great leader, […]
What’s Your Big Idea? “If you don’t have a plan, you become part of somebody else’s plan.” ― Terence McKenna Many individuals in leadership roles fail the vision test. I don’t mean reading a chart in the optometrist’s office. I’m talking about having a vision about how to take their organization and customer and employees experience to the next […]
Aligning Employee Performance with Company Values SHRM defines an organization’s Values Statement as “the core principles that guide and direct the organization and its culture. It guides decision-making and establishes a standard against which actions can be assessed”. Although the behaviors and performance of executives, managers and employees may be affected by the values statement, there is no […]
Implicit Bias Many studies show that a diverse and inclusive organization culture promotes better employee engagement, job satisfaction, innovation even better business performance. Yet, many organizations and leaders still struggle with acheiving the goals of their DEI programs. The biggest inhibitors to acheiving diversity and inclusion are implicit biases. Whether they be gender affinity, confirmation, conformity or any other […]
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Introverts: Leverage Your Strengths to Become a Great Leader “We don’t need giant personalities to transform companies. We need leaders who build not their own egos but the institutions they run.” – Susan Cain Experts estimate that 33%-50% of the population skews introverted, yet studies show that 96% of leaders and managers report being extroverted. In a poll, 65% of […]
Mending a Toxic Workplace Culture In recent months, millions of US workers have quit their jobs. In March 2022 alone, over 4.5 million quit, the highest monthly figure reported since the beginning of the pandemic, and an increase from the nearly 4.4 million reported in February. The trend is showing no signs of slowing. This […]
Positive Mindset: A Key to Intelligent Leadership Intelligent Leadership is built on a core tenet that an individual’s mindset, driven by their inner-core of character, values and beliefs, will influence their behaviors and determine their success as a leader. A positive mindset is also a key ingredient to a healthy and vibrant culture, one that increases confidence […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Driving the Change through Executive Coaching As we emerge from the pandemic of the past two years, business leaders are facing an array of new challenges. In 2021, a record 69 million workers resigned their jobs, and a remarkable 40% of the workforce are actively looking for new positions. Reports show that employees are […]
5 Leadership Tips for Turbulent Times The world is starving for good leadership. Over 40% of the US workforce is considering leaving their current employer for a new career, a majority are mid-career employees, a trend being called the “Great Resignation”. But what if you want to stay and you’re looking for a promotion? It will take more […]