Tips for a Happier Workplace
Tips For A Happier Workforce I wish my workforce could just get along. I wish that employee wasn’t always so miserable. I wish they would not be fighting again. ‘I wish’ won’t get you anywhere. Nor will just breaking up that fight. If you want people to get along, be happier or stop fighting in […]
The Difference Between Managing and Leading (And Why It Matters)
You may have heard the phrase, “Leaders lead, managers manage,” but what does that really mean? In my work with organizations and leaders at all levels, this is a conversation that comes up often, and for good reason. The distinction between managing and leading isn’t just semantics; it’s the difference between maintaining the status quo […]
Why Great Leaders Prioritize Mental Health
In today’s ever changing business world, leaders are trying to manage competing priorities: hitting the targets, managing their teams, driving creativity and innovation, and navigating constant uncertainty. For most people it is easier to see when someone has a physical health issue – a broken arm, the flu, or visible fatigue. But what about mental […]
The Silent Leader: How Actively Listening Can Transform Your Team
Misconception 1 – You, as a leader, need to have all the answers. Misconception 2 – Listening isn’t really a good leadership tool. Misconception 3 – Hearing what someone said, and actively listening are the same thing. Did any of these resonate with you, or a leader you know? I am here to let you […]
Engaged and Happier Workforces Complete Goals
In today’s fast-paced and ever changing world, setting stretch goals is essential for growth. But there is a secret: goals do not get accomplished just because they’re written down or we talk about them, they get accomplished by engaged and motivated people who take action. Happier, engaged employees don’t just work harder, they work smarter, […]
Leadership Development Using Goal Setting
Leadership is a continuous journey of personal and professional growth, and self-improvement. One of the most effective ways to enhance your leadership capabilities is through intentional goal setting. By identifying areas for your development and creating actionable plans you actually work through, you can be a more effective and inspiring leader. Let’s first talk about […]
Career Dream to Career Reality
Achieving your dream career is a goal that may need to include time, a vision, planning, and motivation. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to make a major adjustment in your career I want to provide you with a few actionable steps to turn your aspirations into a fulfilling reality. 1. Define Your Vision You […]
How YOU Communicate Matters
How you communicate with others rather than how others communicate with you or the world at large is vital as a leader or business owner. Effective communication is essential for being understood. Our minds are constantly processing vast amounts of information, but obviously we can’t process everything we take in. This is why the same […]
The Unsung Hero of Leadership – Self-Care
It is commonly rare to see organizations put a lot of focus on self-care of their employees and leaders. The focus is generally on the sales target, strategy, and ways to build business. However, self-care is not something we need to do just at home, it is part of the fundamentals of leadership and needs […]
Leadership and Empathy
Empathy does not just mean a basic understanding of employee’s emotions, but it means that we try to connect with employees and use that in order to understand each other better – and leading more effectively.
