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 […]
It’s that time of year again! Here are five leadership reads that should be on the short list this summer. We have a running collection of leadership books. Some of them have become perennial classics like The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni, and others that may have been trendy […]
When onboarding new employees, using too much internal language can delay a full understanding of roles and responsibilities and hamper productivity. It seems almost too obvious to say this, but unfortunately, it happens all the time. Every industry and company has shorthanded terminology that has developed over time. This vernacular allows for nuanced conversations for […]
In 2004, the Red Sox won the World Series for the first time in 86 years. It was a spectacular accomplishment, and fans from near and far celebrated enthusiastically. That year, the Red Sox roster was studded with star performers like Jason Veritek, Johnny Damon, Manny Ramirez, and more, who were a huge part of […]
Difficult Conversations: Mastering the Art of Constructive Criticism Friday April 19, 2024 | 9:00AM – 10:00AM Eastern Navigating the complexities of giving critical feedback can be daunting for leaders. However, avoiding these conversations can lead to lasting issues within teams and organizations. It’s crucial for leaders to develop effective communication strategies to anticipate, manage, and […]
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 […]
David Liddell is a member of Forbes Coaches Council and was recently featured in the Forbes/Leadership section. Read on for his take on how leaders can balance flexibility and accountability in the modern workplace. “As the past few years have clearly demonstrated, the only constant businesses can rely on is change. Societal trends ebb and […]
One strategic initiative gets pushed to the back burner far too often – leadership succession planning. In our experience, leadership succession planning gets pushed off most commonly for a combination of factors: day-to-day is getting in the way; it’s hard to face the end of a hard-won career; company structure is too top-heavy; and/or no […]