We are now in week three of Covid-19 in the US, and there is an ever-growing abundance of webinars, blogs, articles, and podcasts, all offering advice. While it is good to listen and learn, it is equally important to make sure you are asking yourself, your board, and your team the right questions. Here are 19 questions we believe you should be considering over the next few weeks.
Read more10 Reminders for Leaders During this Crisis (& Most Other Times)
COVID-19. A term we had never heard of only 4 months ago and now we will never forget. This is truly a monumental time for everyone, and it can be unsettling to leaders as well. Yet, in the midst of uncertainty, chaos, and confusion, there are two things we as leaders must do now more than ever: learn and lead. Here are 10 reminders to help each of us continue learning and leading well.
Read more11 Things to Remember When Working from Home
As we adjust to the new ‘normal’ of social isolation and social distancing, working from home or working remotely is a reality for you and many of your employees. Here are 11 things we are learning as we adjust to a new virtual workplace.
Read moreNot Everything That Spreads Is Bad – 6 Things That Spread Positivity
Corona, Ebola, Swine, Avian. Viruses spread and leave emotional, physical, and economic fallout. But not everything that spreads is bad. Here are 6 good things that can be spread and have a positive effect.
Read moreHow to Thrive Under the Strains of Leadership
Some days the phone doesn’t stop ringing, the emails are constant, and there are multiple knocks on the door. You and I are not the first to experience this strain which comes from clinging to the role of a lonely, central leader. Here are 5 key steps to relieving that strain without diminishing your impact.
Read moreGrit: 6 Ways to Lead with Grit [VIDEO]
Success in leadership takes more than talent, a high IQ, wealth, or good looks. It takes grit – the ability to persevere when faced with challenges. Watch this video to learn 6 ways to lead with grit and become more effective in your leadership.
Read more5 Daily Actions of Leaders That Will Be Remembered (in a Positive Way!)
Think about all of the leaders for whom you have worked. I bet some trigger unkind thoughts because of how little they added to your life, but others give you pause because of how great they were – how they added energy, value, and positivity to your life. If you want to be favorably remembered by those you now lead, consider doing these five things – every day.
Read moreThe 6 Greatest Fears Leaders Face & What to Do About Them
While many leaders try to portray themselves as fearless, they are mere mortals with fears common to us all. And, what we fear most can ultimately begin to rule us. Here are 6 of the most common fears leaders face and what to do about them.
Read moreHow Excellent Technology Can Lower Productivity
Technology has come a long way since the days of driving to Blockbuster to rent a movie. But while every technology has its upsides, each has its downsides too. What is your biggest time waster? Here are 4 questions to help you discover what lowers your productivity and what you can do about it.
Read moreLeadership: 3 Ways to Lead Well [VIDEO]
There are examples of bad leadership all around us. Unfortunately, we can’t change others, but we can make improvements in our own leadership. Watch this video to learn three simple ways to lead well.
Read moreHow Well Do You Manage Your Mind? [INFOGRAPHIC]
As leaders, our job descriptions often call upon us to manage projects, people and budgets. Seldom will you see a job description that includes managing your mind. Yet, it is our mind that will determine how we manage those projects, people and budgets. Here are 7 opposing characteristics of thought. Where do you tend to fall?
Read moreThe Nine Mistakes I Told Myself I Would Never Make... But Did
The words jumped off the page of a Harvard Business Article and hit me square between the eyes. "If you're highly successful, your achievements are obvious. It's more novel and inspiring for others to learn about your mistakes.” So here it goes - the nine mistakes I told myself I would never make, but did, and what I learned that countered those beliefs.
Read more9 Things Smart Leaders Do in Their First 90 Days
The first ninety days in a new job are critical. Why? Because those first weeks and months will often set the tone for your future. If you are a leader about to enter into a new position, here are 9 smart activities we have found to be vital in those early months. (These principles are also useful for those already established in a leadership role!)
Read more7 Gifts to Give Your Team This Christmas
One Christmas, my family’s gift to our neighbors is Perogi Fest, an open house featuring a variety of perogies including our own homemade favorite – potato and Longhorn cheese! Dough, cheese and butter, and then throw on some sautéed onions – What is there not to like? Here are 7 gifts your team will actually appreciate this Christmas, besides perogies!
Read moreDon’t Fool Yourself – Leadership Is Hard Work
We continue to hear common themes that leaders from all backgrounds are facing serious challenges - troubles, sleepless nights, hard work, relentless criticism… Some of these challenges are in their organizations, others are in their personal lives. Here are five tips for you to consider when facing the challenges of leadership in your life.
Read more7 Things I Am Thankful for but Often Forget to Acknowledge
Growing up, my family never had the tradition of sitting around the thanksgiving table and sharing what we were thankful for. But as we approach Thanksgiving, I gave some thought to what I should be thankful for – especially those things I think about less often but really do find important. Here are seven things I am thankful for but often forget to acknowledge. What are you forgetting to be thankful for this November?
Read more8 Actions That Will Build Trust in an Epidemic of Distrust
Who can you trust these days? According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, Americans are struggling with trust. For example, the following percentages of Americans noted having little or no trust in elected officials (63%), business leaders (57%), news media (52%), religious leaders (38%), and police officers (31%). Here are 8 actions that will help build trust in an epidemic of distrust.
Read more5 Reasons Why Leaders Sometimes Harm the Organizations They Love
Have you ever heard of factitious disorder (often referred to as Munchausen Syndrome)? One of the characteristics of this mental illness is when a caregiver makes the person under their care become sick. It is interesting how often we see something similar in our consulting with organizations. Over the years, we have seen multiple examples of a leader of an organization, and sometimes even the founder, making the organization sick while claiming to love it and care deeply about it. But why would a leader harm the organization he/she claims to love? Here are 5 reasons.
Read moreLeading Blind: The Common Occurrence of Blind Spots & How to Correct Them
Picture yourself with a blindfold on and then attempting to drive a car (bad idea and also illegal!), or to walk your dog, or to throw a Frisbee. It’s hard to picture anything but problems emerging. The same is true for those who lead but with the inability to see what they should be able to. This results in leading blind, and the outcomes can often be embarrassing at best, and at worst, damaging to ourselves and others. Here are four of the most telling signs of blind spots and five ways to correct them.
Read moreThe 10 Greatest Life & Leadership Lessons I Have Learned (So Far)
If we are going to lead well, we better learn well too. Here are ten life and leadership lessons I have learned that may be of help to you as well.
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