How to Give Better, Consistent Appreciation
Go Beyond “Thank You” For 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...
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 and interaction, you...
How to Prevent Politics From Destroying Work Relationships
Making it Easier to Navigate Politics at Work 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:...
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 the...
3 Ways to Create a Virtual Watercooler for Your Remote Team
Help Your Team Stay Connected While Working on Virtual Teams 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...
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,...
Now Lead the Change – Interview with Nick Jankel
Three unprecedented sources of change in the outside world are putting intense pressure on every organization and leader to adapt quickly. Enterprises that don’t transform what they do and how they do it (repeatedly) will inevitably fail. In this...
Frontline Festival: Leaders Share about Culture
In this month’s Frontline Festival, top leadership experts share a variety of perspectives and insights on culture. We’ve also included some quotations from our newest book, Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and...
