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Springtime is just around the corner! With the warmer weather and longer days, our environments are shaking off the winter chill and being reborn – why shouldn’t that apply to you as well? As a busy leader, it is just as vital for you to make time and space for your own rejuvenation, especially if you are beginning to feel any of the tell-tale signs of burnout, which according to the American Psychological Association, is approaching an all-time high across all professions.
Read MoreAsk any leader what skills are the most vital to managing a team, and she’ll likely list “communication” near the top. However, developing outstanding communication abilities doesn’t come automatically. It takes dedicated time and focus, which is in short supply in today’s rapidly evolving workplaces, as more and more workplaces adopt a hybrid work model. In this light, practicing and improving communication is vital and will only become more so.
Read MoreQuick – what would you say is your worst habit in the workplace? Chances are, if you’re being honest, you are aware of at least a couple of your undesirable behaviors because a fact of life for today’s business leaders is that everyone, at every level of every organization, has some bad workplace habits. As a leader, you have an incredible opportunity to be a force for change when it comes to turning bad habits into good ones.
Read MoreIf someone were to ask you about your beliefs, you might think of deeply personal things like religion or political views. But, beliefs are far more pervasive in our everyday lives than many realize.
Whether we are aware of it or not, underneath every instance of action and communication are our beliefs, which are made up of the ever-growing culmination of our life’s experiences and thoughts. While some beliefs may change or fade, many others become ingrained in us…
Read MoreIn last month’s blog, we spoke about how to have and keep self-compassion. We talked about what it does for you as a leader and how to remind yourself to be self-compassionate. Without compassion, there is indifference. A lack of sympathy. No emotional effect. At times, it can feel like someone (or yourself) is being harsh when the compassion or empathy is not there.
Read MoreBrene Brown says that “Compassion is a belief system that we have to commit to about how we are going to treat ourselves.” As leaders, all too often you are self-critical and hard on yourself, thinking this is what you need to do to get the job done. You sometimes mistake being competitive and pushing yourself to the extreme as a requirement to be successful. However, this belief is untrue. Self-criticism actually stands in your way of being the best you can be. It makes you face mistakes from an emotional place, possibly making that mistake feel worse than it actually is. So what is the alternative? Self-compassion.
Read MoreIntention is defined as a determination to act in a certain way. When you are intentional, you have a clear purpose and a strong structure. You are present and committed to putting action behind your thoughts and words, resulting in better relationships in business and life. Having intention in the workplace is to be a leader who creates change and sets the tone for everyone.
Read MoreIn the fairly recent past, it was normal to have one or two jobs for an entire career and to live in one or two cities for your whole life. The norms are changing. It’s now common to have ten or more jobs in a career, to live in a dozen different cities or even different countries. You’ll find people who are dentists by day and musicians by night. The next generation might be the most diverse, in a variety of ways, that we’ve ever seen.
Read MoreWhat a hectic eighteen months we’ve been through. Our lives were turned upside down, so it’s easy to see how our priorities might be all shuffled up as well. Now we’re starting to see some sense of “normalcy” returning and people are starting to redefine success. It’s being called “The Great Resignation” or even "Great Awakening" as about 4 million people decided to quit their jobs in April alone. Burnout is the reason for quitting in many of these cases but people aren’t just switching employers, many of them are switching industries altogether. They are re-evaluating what is important and what they want in their careers. They are reorganizing their priorities.
Read MoreTechnology seems to have an ever-increasing role in the workplace. More and more of what we do can be automated, so one would think that workplace burnout would be steadily decreasing. That is not the case. Burnout at work is just as much of an issue today as it has ever been. As leaders, we’ve got to find ways to manage that burnout in ourselves and in our employees/coworkers.
Read MoreLeaders come in all shapes and sizes and from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. They lead and influence in a variety of different ways. There has to be some common ground between these different leaders though, right?
Read MoreA promotion is undoubtedly an exciting event in anyone's work-life: new title, new responsibilities, a new view from the next rung on the ladder. However, when a promotion puts you in a position where you'll be managing your former peers and co-workers, the new landscape can be treacherous.
Read MoreImagine this: you are about to land a huge client, finish a career-making project, or are otherwise on the cusp of achieving something monumental. Then, somehow, you miss a deadline, make a preventable mistake, or do something to undermine your chances of success. It can be brutal, watching your efforts slip through the cracks.
Read MorePatience is more than a virtue. It is an art. And like all other art forms, it takes practice, and a willingness to allow it to adapt as our lives and circumstances change to reap the benefits. As a leader, you are likely familiar with the importance of patience with your employees, colleagues, and resources.
Read MoreEvery January 1st, people all over the world see the new year as a symbolic fresh start and as an opportunity to make the most of a new beginning. Given the events of the year that just ended, this positive mindset seems more urgent than ever. However, while the events of 2020 are still very much with us and will likely linger for much longer, you can still have your most successful, productive, and positive year yet.
Read MoreFor many people, especially women, people of color, and LGBTQ+, asking for something can feel risky and intimidating. We often tell ourselves that we should just be happy with what we have. It’s a problem that, when you boil it down, reveals that we often don’t think we deserve what we want or need.
Read MoreOne of the signs of a great leader is the constant pursuit of learning and development. That’s because the best leaders, the ones who make a lasting and positive impact on their organizations, understand that development isn’t just for people starting out in their careers.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, chances are good that you’re a go-getter. As such, as soon as you hit one milestone or earn an accomplishment, you’re probably thinking about the next one, and take little, if any, time to celebrate your win. And why not?
Read MoreTime, attention, and energy are our most valuable currencies. They are all scarce and must be protected, even in the best of times. However, with the state of the world what it currently is, there are more demands on these vital resources than ever before. So, what’s a leader to do, especially when she has so many other pressing concerns, such as family, home, and self-care?
Read MoreWe are in a moment of massive change. No part of everyday life is as it was even six months ago. As a result, the ways we interact have also changed, not just in maintaining a distance of six feet from one another and wearing a mask to keep our communities safe. Increasingly, managers and team leaders are realizing that videoconferences are here to stay. Many are wondering how to continue leading effectively and inclusively in this new work situation.
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