How Leaders Can Find the Fun During the Slog
Find the fun with authenticity, surprise, and variety. Robert unmuted his microphone, leaned into the camera, and asked in a near-whisper: “How can we find the fun again?” We were facilitating at the Inc 5000 Vision Conference, helping leaders navigate the challenges […]
Leading While Green – Interview with Pierre Quinn
Your new leaders – the ‘green’ ones, are an incredible resource and the literal future of your business. If you are a new leader, the lessons to learn and the natural influence you see from more senior leaders can feel overwhelming. […]
Frontline Festival: Leaders Share about Executive Development
In this month’s Frontline Festival, top leadership experts share their perspectives and insights on executive development. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors. Executive Development on a Personal Level Eileen McDargh of […]
How to Exit Your Job With Grace and Support Your Successor
How do you exit your job with grace? You’re on to the next thing. Perhaps it was your call. Maybe not. Maybe you’re happy. Perhaps you’re not. In fact, perhaps “not happy” is an understatement. But it’s not about you. It’s about […]
Creating Introvert Friendly Workplaces – Interview with Jennifer Kahnweiler
In this episode, Jennifer Kahnweiler, PhD, a “champion for introverts” gives you practical tools to build an environment that brings out the best from every employee – particularly your introverts. We discuss what exactly that means, why it matters so much, common […]
How to Build More Trust and Connection in Remote Teams (Video)
This week on Asking For a Friend Live, I’m delighted to bring you special guests, Laura Cole, Lee Rubin, and Meredith McCreadie sharing their expertise and experiences on building trust and connection in remote teams. Asking For a Friend: How to I […]
How to Give Better, Consistent Appreciation
I try to give my team consistent appreciation. I always go out of my way to say thank you. But you know what? In two years, I’ve never received a single thank you from my boss. NOT ONE. I get that this […]
You’re Building Our Future
Your leadership goes far beyond the work you and your team do. You and your team likely spend more time with one another than with anyone else. That time, those discussions, and those relationships add up. Moment by moment, with each decision […]
How to Prevent Politics From Destroying Work Relationships
According to Glassdoor’s 2020 Politics at Work Research, most U.S. employees believe political discussions are “unacceptable” at work. And yet, one in two employees have done so. In fact, twenty-eight percent report: a co-worker has tried to persuade them to change their […]
Heartbeat Leadership – Interview with Dawn Kirk
In this wisdom-packed episode, executive coach and author Dawn Kirk gives you practical tools she developed throughout her career to help your team navigate the challenges of our times while remaining focused on the results the team exists to achieve. Listen to […]
3 Ways to Create a Virtual Watercooler for Your Remote Team
One of the most frequent concerns we hear from leaders and teams (where remote-work is the foreseeable norm) is the lack of a virtual watercooler. That metaphorical place where people exchange ideas, build connections, and spontaneous innovation thrives. The informal exchange of […]
How to Help Your Team Prepare for the Turbulent Aftermath of the Election
Are your managers prepared to deal with the turbulent aftermath of the election? Regardless of the election’s outcome, it’s smart to be ready for a firestorm of distracted, energized, frustrated, hopeful, distraught, elated, concerned, confused, uncertain, joyful, worried hearts and minds… All […]