No matter what industry you are in, there are always roles that grab the glory. Typically these are filled by extroverted people who enjoy the attention and likely enjoy being acknowledged publicly for successes. But any healthy and fully functioning company also has pivotal players behind the scenes. Drawing out the best in the personalities […]
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 […]
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. […]
The cure-all for the great resignation—letting everyone work from home when they want, right? But what if you operate a business where that isn’t an option? What do you do when you need employees on site every day? Don’t worry. You have options and the good thing is those options include something your employees will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Very few people were prepared for the difficulties we faced starting in early 2020. Even fewer saw inflation and supply chain issues contributing to the challenge of a global pandemic. For many business leaders, the blows seem to keep coming, and they lack the knowhow to turn it around. But one group of people was […]
The leadership headlines are clear. Forbes, IndustryWeek, and beyond all show an undeniable emphasis on flexibility. “Flexibility makes you a strong leader” – Inc. “Finding the right balance and flexibility” – HBR “Flexibility is the key to creative leadership” – Forbes “Leaders Must Be Flexible and Focus on the Journey” – IndustryWeek But for those […]