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Resiliency at work starts with a culture of openness
Today is Tip #12 in our continuing series on building resiliency at work. The strategy…
The leader as a facilitator – are you a lifeboat or a lighthouse?
As a manager, your job is to get things done. But as a leader, your…
Here’s how you can create a compassionate workplace
If you’ve heard me speak in recent years, you’ve heard me say that being compassionate…
An ageless folktale about dealing with adversity
Every so often, a conversation with an elderly relative reminds me of a story from Indian folklore that I heard when I was a child. And I was reminded once again of another story, this time on the topic of
Helping your people fully prepare for retirement
My professional colleague, Scott Armstrong, is the creator of the Mind Switch program, a highly successful approach that has helped thousands of individuals transition from their careers, in strength, to create a next phase of their lives that is as
Setting boundaries is key to building resiliency
My last video in our series on building resiliency got a few reactions, particularly on the subject of working late and sending email at odd hours. Apparently, many of you leaders aren’t very good at being positive role models for
“Entrepreneur keeps turning managers into leaders” in Business Examiner Magazine
So excited to share this! The folks at Business Examiner Magazine did this short profile on me in their latest issue, and I am flattered at what they had to say. The article is titled Entrepreneur Keeps Turning Managers Into
Details and the big picture — effective leadership requires a focus on both!
Exceptional leadership requires a dual focus — the ability to visualize the big picture and look ahead, and the skill to examine the details of the present. A great metaphor is the value of both microscopes and telescopes. Scientific study
Build resilient employees by being a role model for healthy practices
Since the beginning of this year, I have been talking about what it takes to build resilient employees. Today’s tip – as a leader, be a role model for healthy practices. Be a role model for healthy practices You are