Many of the complaints I hear around workplaces that have difficulties with diversity and inclusion have to do with the perception that there is lack of respect. I agree that is a big problem, and so ingrained that many times the only ones that notice it are the ones that are being disrespected. Today I give 4 suggestions on how to develop respect.
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Two words that are very much in vogue nowadays are Diversity and Inclusion, or the lack of it. Today’s blog explores meanings of words and gives special attention to Inclusion, which focuses on making the growing diversity of the workplace function better. It’s about empowerment, engagement, and respect. It is valuing the view points, beliefs, and practices of others.
Read MoreIn a dampened economy full of uncertainties and turmoil, innovation is very much present in executives minds. But here is the problem. In the face of uncertainty and complex challenges people tend to feel stuck and overwhelmed. As a result, they hunker down, and resist transformation, which is the only way to get to innovation. See what’s needed.
Read MoreTeam resilience is the capacity of a group of people to respond to change and disruption in a flexible and innovative manner. In the face of adversity, resilient teams maintain their work productivity while minimizing the emotional toll on their members. Today’s blog focus is on 6 ways you can build individual and team resilience during a crisis.
Read MoreIn coping with the swiftness of the changes sweeping through and disrupting our lives, often our livelihoods right now, let’s dive a little deeper into how to cope. For many folks the disappointments and difficulties are beginning to tip into potential disaster. In today’s blog, discover the 6 C’s of Coping.
Read MoreIt’s challenging enough to manage yourself in quarantine without face-to-face human interaction and the structure of a typical workday. Now add to that the task of managing a team under those conditions, especially when you’ve never done it before. It can be daunting. This week’s post gives suggestions of what can help you be a better leader through a crisis.
Read MoreIn times like the one we are living at right now, it’s easy to see how one of the most difficult issues people are dealing with is the unknown. . . You might be having a bit of difficulty with it too. This blog invites you to look at not knowing as a gift.
Read MoreAs we enter more deeply into what I call a “panicdemic” due to the COVID-19 virus I see people getting more and more stressed out about all of it. Today I want to dress how you can shift from powerlessness and anxiety to strength and calm by an easy to do 2 min. exercise that can help you start your way into other calming practices.
Read MoreVolcanos tend to be unpredictable and as a result, people get uneasy, since they can’t be sure when or how things can happen around them. Some leaders are like volcanos, unpredictable! In today’s blog we explore the positives and negatives of unpredictability.
Read MoreIn today’s world, continuous learning is a survival tool. Otherwise, you would become obsolete in a few months. People who have chosen to be high performers: Doctors, athletes, programmers and leaders who choose to have influence understand that continuous learning is at the heart of what they’ll need to do. For life!
Read MoreWe all want to be successful in many ways. Much could be said about success. But there is one universal rule that applies for any kind of success. Are you stopping short of the finish line? Consistency is the difference between failure and success. Here's why.
Read MoreA better question might be, "what do you choose to see?” To get out of automatic and decide to see, to be awake, is the best decision you could make for 2020. Learn why.
Read MoreDo you smile or shudder when you think of the celebrations around Christmas and New Year? This week’s blog challenges you to do something different this year. To use your brain’s “feel good” power to add magic to the celebrations. It’s a “brain recipe” for a Merry Christmas.
Read MoreHow many times do I have to say it? I hear this question often. On this blog we examine this question, give an answer (even if it might not be the one you will like to hear) and explain why.
Read MoreIn the United States we are getting close to a special holiday: Thanksgiving. During Thanksgiving, after a special dinner, very often people engage in the classic go-around-the-room-and-say-what-you-are-grateful-for tradition with whatever group has gathered together. Inevitably some people respond by saying they can’t think of anything to be thankful for. Maybe you have felt that way too. Find out suggestions on how to be better able to find things to be thankful for.
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