Leading Confidently in Today’s Environment

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As many have used the phrase, “we are in unprecedented times†with three remarkably historic events simultaneously occurring: global pandemic, economic volatility and racial unrest.   Our emotional, mental and physical capacities are certainly being put to the test. The question becomes how, as leaders of people, we can ensure the emotional, mental and physical well-being of…

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Let’s Share… Our Best Practices “Leading Virtually” Around the World

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In today’s world, we are all facing a common challenge, one that unites us in many ways.  Let’s leverage this common experience to unite all leaders of people from around the world in sharing one best practice for leading teams virtually.  QUESTION: “What is one action you have taken as a leader of people that has substantially helped your virtual team…

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Gaining Back Some Control

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Given we are living in an environment of unprecedented change and uncertainty it is human nature to look for ways to create normalcy, something that feels familiar, safe, and stable.  Finding best ways to cope requires some level of self-reflection to truly understand how we feel when what is happening in the world seems so…

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Thank You For Brightening My Day

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It is always a pleasure to facilitate learning experiences for my clients.  Many times these forums bring together leaders who work for the same organization yet don’t have the “luxury of time†to truly interact and reflect with one another as a collaborative team. I have found when you bring leaders together and there is openness…

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Anger

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I was watching television this morning and a person was talking about anger as an emotion and if you put a “D†in front of the word “anger†it becomes the word “danger.†It made me think about one of my previous articles I wrote about “Are You Having That Difficult Conversation?” and how when emotions supersede…

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Integrity At Its Best

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Do you follow your moral and ethical convictions and do the right thing in all circumstances even if no one is watching? Or do you pretend to have integrity and strong moral and ethical convictions to gain people’s trust yet your intentions are everything but that? Your integrity says a lot about your character and will certainly affect…

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“That is Not What I Expected”

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A seasoned manager recently shared his challenges about one of his employees.  The manager was frustrated because he would delegate work to this employee and most of the time what the employee delivered was not what the manager expected. In further speaking to the manager, he said “I communicate, communicate, and communicate but the employee still…

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What Do You Immediately Notice?

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Have you ever looked at someone and within seconds formed a lasting first impression?  A first impression, which at the time seems justified, impacts how you interact with that person now and in the future.It happens all the time. However, in many cases the first impressions we make are wrong. Brain research reveals we are hard-wired…

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Are You Having That Difficult Conversation?

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You know, the time when your heart starts beating fast, your mouth gets dry, your thoughts get flooded with so much emotion you don’t know how to think? A recent President once said, “sometimes when people are under stress, they hate to think, and it’s the time when they most need to think.â€Funny, though, how in…

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