Communication
Practical Strategies to Inspire Leaders and Teams Today and Tomorrow
As leaders face pressures like never before, the following is a 4-point framework that explores the path inspired leaders can follow to successfully develop their organization culture, team culture, and the expectations of the people around them.
Team or Company Values Defining Guide
To rebalance and potentially transform your team, you must give everyone a shared focus they can believe in, and trust. Your team or company values are a magic ingredient that can refocus and consistently inspire your team in weeks. Let's discuss how rebalancing and transforming your team can be done quickly and efficiently.
Soft Skills: Not A Vulnerability
Respect may be the most important soft skill since in many ways respect opens the door for other skills including honesty, curiosity, and feeling we can safely ask questions, learn and grow. I can’t think of a job today that doesn’t need people to help each other, trust each other, find consensus, learn from each other and even forgive each other.
Team Building Activities For Your In-Office or Hybrid Team
In a hybrid workspace where much of our communication is by email or some type of instant message system, it has become more important to put plans in place to intentionally create a sense of community that invigorates a high-functioning and very enjoyable workspace. It is important to embrace your company values and vision to help unite and invigorate your team, creating loyalty and trust.
Be A Great Leader For Generation Z
Generation Z employees like fast-paced work, learning, and experiences where they have impact. Gen Z want their employers to be their partners and respond well to leaders who are experts. They want to learn so look for leaders and companies that will mentor them and give them opportunities to gain experience. Gen Z are used to asking questions and getting (or looking up) answers. Read for more.
Change Management: Why Transformation Efforts Fail
Your change management process matters because it will be the path everyone shares. But what model should you choose? There is nothing wrong with Kotter’s eight stages or McKinsey’s seven stages. Your choice should work IF their steps are diligently completed. That said, I do like the simplicity of the ADKAR model and how each of step unmistakably embraces that people are at the centre of change.
Millennials Are Today’s Leaders. What Is In Our Future?
Because Millennials are today’s leaders, they are having an important influence on corporate cultures. Millennials often bring a fresh, more casual perspective to our workspaces. But don’t let their casual exterior fool you – they are very focused on being productive, successful, and proud of their work.
"Treat Your Staff How You Would Like to Be Treated", Sir Richard Branson. I Don't Quite Agree
Many people have written about challenges with Sir Richard Branson’s quote “There’s no magic formula for great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated”. While there are aspects of this statement that are not perfect, there is a viewpoint I believe makes sense. Let me share my dual position.
The What, Why and How of Vulnerable Leadership
What is vulnerable leadership? Vulnerability may look different for each of us. It depends on our personalities, our upbringing, our experiences and so much more. For some, vulnerability can mean fearing not always having the answers while others fear having to say, “I was wrong”. Vulnerability means showing emotion, and in this article we explore how great leaders make vulnerability a strength.
Disagree With Respect At Work: Part II
When you and I disagree with respect for each other it becomes and opportunity to work as a productive, creative team. Especially when stakes are high these three additional approaches / building blocks can help us have successful difficult conversations and be able to disagree with respect at work, with family and even with strangers. And don't forget to check out Part I of this series for more.