Emotionally Charged Conflict: EQ Strategies for Leaders Conflict is unavoidable, and so are the emotions that come along with it. Heated discussions among senior leadership, between department leaders, and between colleagues and employees are not at all uncommon. However, how leaders handle emotionally charged conflict plays an important role not only in interpersonal relationships and […]
Your personal ambition was a huge part of what got you to where you are now. There is a point in your career, however, when you need to make some choices. If you don’t, the tension between ambition and responsibility can easily get complicated. Leaders are expected to perform logically, creatively, effectively, and for the […]
The rate of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached a high during the Pandemic. Although reports say the activity is approaching normal, there are many new business partnerships that have formed as a result of the continued activity. Change in partnership structure is one of many reasons why leaders need to focus on leadership team performance. […]
Denying the importance of succession planning doesn’t make you more important to your company. It simply makes those who will need to take over less prepared. Can you think of any leader who would want to leave a disorganized exit as an end post to their legacy? Succession planning can feel different than other business […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ve likely heard the phrase “quiet quitting.” Even though the name is new, the concept is not. Quiet quitting is another way to say low morale, poor employee engagement, or mentally checked out. And if you are seeing the trend within your organization, expect to feel the […]
Striving for a literal work/life balance as a definition of happiness sets us all up for disappointment. To have a productive life at work at the same time as having a meaningful personal life is a good idea. But it was conceptualized before we all started carrying these little computers in our pockets and could […]
Professional learning and leadership development programs are a necessity for successful businesses, and they are big business! Companies spent over $87.6 billion in 2018 on corporate training and development programs. That’s more than the annual revenue of Dell in 2021. Without clear development or learning opportunities, high-performing employees are likely to look for growth elsewhere. […]
Strategic business plans can be a lot of fun–no, really. It’s exciting to turn a corner to have a new goal or approach. Implementation, on the other hand, is where things often fall apart. It’s where strategy meets reality, assignments are made, and buy-in is sought. Planning is exciting, plan implementation is a grind. But smart […]
Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is detrimental can positively impact company culture and boost a leader’s value in the eyes […]