The news of Amazon calling workers back to the office five days a week has thrown kerosine into the hybrid workplace debate. Let’s face it – leading a business is no easy task, particularly with all of the moving parts that make up today’s marketplace. The traditional five-day model affords leaders the most control and […]
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 […]
Every year, we find a new buzzword about how employees feel underappreciated and undervalued. This year, it is “dry promotion.” We’ve all heard about “quiet quitting,” “the great resignation,” “quiet firing,” and “toxic workplace.” There are so many more words that describe employee and leadership trends that have perhaps gone too far. Why all the […]
Although there are many advantages to running a family business – tight community connections and employee loyalty, to name a few – the challenges you are likely to face are unique. Emotions are always a factor, boundaries between work and home can easily become blurred, succession planning can be complicated, and drawing in and holding […]
Arguably, self-leadership is the most important facet of successful leadership. But depending on where you are in your career, self-leadership can mean different things. There are different external and self-imposed expectations placed on a rising leader versus someone nearing the pinnacle of their career. It’s different still from a leader focused on legacy when knowing […]
Most leaders are self-reflective enough to know they have areas where improvements can be made. It’s common to feel frustrated at times or stuck, uninspired, and unsure of how to achieve the growth you know is possible. Identifying and fixing issues is where many run into trouble. We see the same leadership potential challenges show […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a concept currently receiving a lot of attention. But it’s also a phrase that encapsulates an evolution in today’s workforce. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table is a goal of many organizations. […]
Employee activism is increasingly common, particularly from those most likely to become leaders within your firm. Activism across the spectrum of beliefs is part of who the younger generations are. As a result, what employees expect of their leaders is also evolving – EQ is often as important as IQ, for example. With all of […]