Human beings are wired for connection. Research shows that feeling disconnected causes pain. In a hybrid workplace where we have tools for connection like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, it’s still easy to lose connection when some people are unintentionally excluded. With...
This is my second post in my series on getting more connected in 2022. The tip is to stop trying to impress others. Perhaps you’ve already learned this lesson, but chances are some of the leaders you mentor may struggle with trying to prove themselves. When you notice...
I no longer set resolutions, but every year I come up with a word to focus on. This year my word is connection. So many are starving for more connection—to really be seen and heard. As leaders we can intentionally facilitate more connection and inclusion. I’ll be...
A big complaint I hear is “The top performer a bully, but their performance is stellar.” The real problem here is that behavior is not considered a part of performance, so it’s justified instead of corrected. The behavior allowed then becomes the standard. What...
Before you say “Yes” to becoming a leader, you need to understand your culture, the dynamics of conflict, your own reactions to conflict and how to build conflict capacity. If you view conflict as a problem, you are already headed in the wrong direction. Disagreement...
Good leadership is about good decision-making. Processes upon processes have been developed to help leaders make decisions, yet we often fail to consider the hidden forces that influence decision-making. This post identifies three hidden forces, offering a...
