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It's the third week of February. You're in back-to-back meetings, putting out fires. Suddenly, you remember: weren't you supposed to be delegating more by now? Giving better feedback? Having those hard conversations?
Let's be honest about something most leaders won't admit out loud: your leadership goals for this year probably didn't stick.
Read MoreYou’ve earned your seat at the table. Your track record is solid, you’ve led successful initiatives, and on paper, you are the definition of a high-performing executive. So why is there a persistent, nagging voice in your head that insists you’re a fraud, just one mistake away from being found out?
Read MoreTen years.
That's how long Leadership Delta has been helping organizations build cultures where people are proud to stay and grow. A decade of leadership development, coaching, transformation, and impact.
And you know what we almost did? Let it pass with a quiet "thanks, everyone" before moving on to the next thing.
Sound familiar?
Read MoreConflict brings clarity.
Doesn’t that just cut to the core?
While conflict can be uncomfortable and downright upsetting, it has the potential to strengthen the professional and personal relationships we value most.
Here’s the kicker–if you want to leverage the potential of conflict, you have to be willing to change how you engage in it.
Read MoreAre you a passionate activist who dreams of making the world a more sustainable place? Check out Patagonia.
Are you a fun-loving, free-wheeling team player who loves camaraderie and some occasional public banter? Southwest is the one for you.
These and other brands like Netflix, HubSpot, and Google are known for their excellent company cultures.
Read MoreAre you treating your onboarding process like a free trial of a streaming service?
If so, your employee might be the one to “cancel” after the trial is over.
Don’t lose them to AppleTV+!
Read MoreLet’s set the scene. The retirement cake has been cut. The memories have been shared.
And just like that, your most experienced leader is out the door and on his way to Florida.
Good luck, Bob!
But what happens to the vault of experience and knowledge Bob has accumulated over the last few decades?
Read MoreThis is a story about community.
And sugar, and leadership, and growth.
This is a (sweet) story about transformation.
Read MoreThe tech industry is in crisis.
Despite huge gains and advances in the tech field in the last decade—AI and computer learning, the rise of remote work, and autonomous vehicles to name a very small few—reports of poor mental health among top tech talent is on the rise.
Read MoreChatGPT can make mistakes.
Gemini uses experimental technology and may sometimes provide inaccurate or offensive content that doesn't represent Google's views.
Use discretion before relying on, publishing, or otherwise using content provided AI.
It’s true. Artificial Intelligence is not infallible, and the tech companies that power them aren’t exactly shy about saying it.
Read MoreDo you remember a bygone era when you printed out directions on MapQuest? What seems antiquated now was– dare we say it? –revolutionary in its time.
You could get specific directions from point A to point B in less than a second– as long as your dial-up connection was reliable.
And then– like a pixelated beacon of industry, hope, and innovation –came the GPS.
Read MoreIn an era of unprecedented workplace transformation, intentional leadership has never been more crucial. While intention has always been defined as a determination to act in a certain way, today's workplace demands a more nuanced approach—one that bridges generational differences, navigates organizational changes, and builds lasting trust across teams.
Read MoreHave you ever caught yourself scrolling social media during a meeting? Biting your nails before a presentation? Procrastinating on that critical report? Quick – what's your worst workplace habit?
Let's get real: We're all walking, talking bundles of habits. In fact, researchers at Duke University found that a staggering 45% of our daily behaviors are actually habitual—running on autopilot without our conscious input. For leaders, this statistic is both terrifying and exciting. Terrifying because bad habits can derail teams, but exciting because small changes can create monumental shifts.
Read MoreYour community is the beating heart of your organization. It’s essential to nurturing human connection.
When people feel connected, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and loyal to the organization. This sense of shared purpose and camaraderie creates an environment where people are comfortable and excited to uplift one another.
A strong community fosters a sense of belonging, support, and a shared purpose. It’s basically your team’s superpower. Wield this power for good!
Read MoreThanks to the increasingly digital landscape, remote work has surged since the early days of the pandemic. Projections suggest that by 2025, 22% of the workforce will operate remotely.
Here’s looking at you, tech!
Read MoreListen up– it’s time to talk about talking.
Communication is a living, evolving entity.
Even the dictionary can’t remain static. New words are being added to our global lexicon each year, and existing words receive additional or updated definitions as language and meanings evolve.
Read MoreThis is an unprecedented employee demographic, and effective leaders must learn how to build and manage their multigenerational teams by understanding the key differences between each generation: their defining values, impactful current events, motivation, communication styles, and worldviews.
Read MoreFostering trust within an organization is crucial for collaboration, innovation, overall success– and public opinion of the future, according to a new study.
The annual 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reports a grim reality: public trust in companies headquartered in the US is in an overall decline.
Yet an interesting finding shows that the trust relationship between an employee and their boss is much more positive.
Read MoreStrap in. Leading a team is about to get really personal.
Just as a knife can dull over time from repeated use, without the proper care and maintenance, your skills as a leader can also wear over time. Leadership is hard, daunting, sometimes thankless work. It’s filled with long days made up of long hours.
Yet when done well, it can be some of the most fulfilling work of your life.
Read MoreIn 1987, the country’s leading manufacturer of aluminum, aptly named the Aluminum Company of America, had a problem. Despite the company’s long history of excellence – making everything from the tin-foil wrappers on a Hershey’s kiss to parts for the Wright brother’s plane that first took flight at Kitty Hawk– Alcoa was a mess. Several management fumbles had left a wake of angry employees; quality slipped and profits dipped.
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