Leadership Articles
The Role of Empathy During Difficult Conversations at Work
Difficult conversations are always uncomfortable for everyone involved because of feelings of stress and fear. Practice empathy every chance you get. Be intentional about practicing empathy in low stress or even very happy times. Feel what it is like to be alert and intentionally mindful of what your are needing, believing and feelings and what others may be needing, believing and feelings.
Empathy at Work During the Covid Pandemic and Moving Forward
Empathy is at the heart of feeling respect for ourselves and others. When we feel respected it meets our individual the need to feel valued for our contribution. There are so many ways to explore empathy both within ourselves and outwardly as we all push through the Covid-19 pandemic.
My 8 Habits of Highly Empathic People
Studying empathy is important because it is what binds us together. Empathy helps build trust and respect. And even when this process is slow, when we strive to understand and trust each other we are more likely to work together to find collaborative, mutually beneficial, Win-Win solutions. The alternative is Win-Lose, and why should we settle for Win-Lose when Win-Win is an option?
How to Practice Empathy at Work
The more experiences we have feeling and learning about emotions the more capable at managing our own emotions and being able to correctly recognize and relate to those emotions in other. As adults it can be a longer process but learning how to be more empathetic starts with recognizing the need and practicing empathy.
The Importance of Empathy at Work
Today great leaders build a company that has the support of their employees and their customers as their primary goal by building an environment based on empathy, trust and shared perspective. Great leaders and great companies help each member of their team embrace purpose while also aligning business goals with individual goals.
How To Eliminate Rude, Bossy & Passive Aggressive Email Tone
Tone is one of the most important parts of our email or text messages. There are effective ways to eliminate rude, bossy and passive aggressive tone from our messages and instead build trusting, respectful, mutually beneficial relationships. The few seconds we spend getting into the habit of writing great messages will save us time and help us build a professional brand we will be proud of.
When Leaders are Poor Communicators, Who Pays The Price: Part 2
It’s easy to get busy and see only what is in front of us, but great leaders help their team and team members also stay focused on the big picture. In Part 2 of ‘Who Pays The Price’, I discuss 5 of my favourite ways leaders can develop effective communication skills and therefor build an inspired, high-performing team who are loyal.
When Leaders are Poor Communicators, Who Pays The Price? Part 1
What makes a great leader communicator? A great leader communicator starts with awareness. Studies have shown that in almost every case we will rate ourselves as far greater — or far poorer (more often) communicators than we actually are. This is backed up within Harvard Business Review articles that report 69% of managers are uncomfortable communicating with their employees.
Discuss Values With Your Team
Values provide information about what decisions are right (or wrong) and why, they build a foundation of integrity, trust between people, even when their responsibilities and experiences are very different; this is one reason why it is important to discuss values with your team.
The Importance Of Building A Supportive Company Culture
A healthy, supportive corporate culture is a symbiotic relationship that involves everyone. It grows out of the big and small decisions we make, how we act, what we say, how we say it, how we treat each other and what part we play in our community. The following are opportunities where each of us can contribute to a supportive company culture.
Introducing Dr. Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
I like how the Six Thinking Hats encourages us to think more broadly. For example, it’s easy to explore all the risks and threats of an idea and forget to explore all of the creative possibilities and opportunities. The Six Thinking Hats reminds us to do more and be more. It is a leadership, team and problem-solving tool that reminds us… and give us permission to be creative.
Build A Supportive Company Culture
The following are opportunities for companies, leaders and employees to build and add to a supportive company culture. A healthy, supportive corporate culture is a symbiotic relationship centred around the company’s core values, beliefs, mission and vision. Everyone from the most junior employee to the most senior has a responsibility to support the company culture.
Almost No One Is Born A Great Leader
Today’s leaders need the qualities and skills that unify every team and inspire every individual. Because almost no one is born a great leader, great leaders today are proactive not only with the vision and values of their company and team, they are proactive in their own success and the success of their team members. Here are 3 ways you can avoid being a flawed leader.
You Are Asked To Meet Unreasonable Timelines. What To Do.
As a leader you often get difficult requests being made of you / your team in the future. What are your options and what should you do when you are asked to meet unreasonable timelines?
Time Saving Tips For Your Office Commute And Business Travel.
Here are some ways to maximize your travel time to help you make your office community and business travel more productive and more enjoyable.
Four Rules To Be An Effective Leader
There are many great things great leaders do. Please enjoy these four rules to be a great leader that I follow in my own leadership journey and that I share when I coach other leaders who are not leaving their leadership success to chance.
5 Email Writing Guidelines To Always Follow
If you follow these five key guidelines you will doing some of the best things to get your email opened, read, understood and answered. You will also save yourself and your readers lots of time as you build a trustworthy reputation.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview: Level 1
If you are just entering the workforce, it’s understandable you have limited formal work experience. That’s OK and to be expected. You still have important abilities and experience to offer and talk about during your interview. Lets explore examples of things you can share to demonstrate what kind of person you are and your interests.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview: Level 2
Knowing how to apply for a job and get an interview is important. Make a great impression from the first time they hear from you. This means your resume and cover letter have to be impressive. Here is how you can create a polished and well-written resume and cover letter.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview: Level 3
Final preparations are important. Here are a few additional things going on during the interview you will want to control or know about so they don’t throw you off your game.