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...
There’s an elephant in the room: Top leaders want employees back at the office, and employees want the flexibility, freedom and focus they gained working virtually. The “back to workplaces” issue is being talked about extensively in publications and social...
