By Beth Stiner We are always on the lookout for new tips and tricks that will make the leaders we work with more effective and efficient. In today's blog, we wanted to share a few of our 'favorite things' with you and invite our readers to share their favorite 'hacks'. Connect and Collaborate: Marco Polo […]
By Barb Ward We all get to a point in our personal and professional lives when we must let go of things or people that are no longer a positive force for good. But, how do you know when and what to let go of? The ability to let go and move on is essential […]
By Barb Ward If life over the past few years hasn’t caused you enough stress and chaos, the summer months are now upon you. As you look ahead to the coming weekend, if you’re like many, you’re thinking, “Wow, how am I going to get everything done… I am so busy, I just don’t have […]
By Barb Ward If there were any benefits that came out of the pandemic, one might be that it allowed people to hit the pause button for a brief moment as we all determined how to continue working and living under a completely different set of circumstances and rules. This also opened the door for […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA Leading an organization is challenging regardless of the size or industry, especially when something–it could be anything–needs to shift from one direction to another. There will most definitely be a spectrum of responses from those that adapt early to those that dig their heels in and resist change in every […]
By Laurie Cure It happened again. Over and over leaders share stories of their challenges, heartbreak, and reasons for wanting to leave an organization; over and over, belonging is at the heart of their needs. We often speak with pride saying, “I would rather be respected than liked” or “I’m not here to be liked”. […]
By Gail Gumminger A quick reminder, failure is inevitable and most of us have an emotional reaction to the thought of failing at something. It’s real. Yet, we know that 70% of all change initiatives fail. So how do we fail-forward and stay upright? A great place to start is defining failure. What does it […]
By Barb Ward Leaders who are trying to stay on the cutting edge of innovation know that it takes more than just a team… it takes a high-performing team to stay at the front of the pack. And, customizing and cultivating a high-performing team can be even more challenging, especially in today’s ever chaotic, changing […]
By Jolinda Pullen Talking about money can be a sensitive topic for many people, and the culture surrounding it varies greatly depending on where you are in the world. For example, in Japan, discussing finances can be considered impolite. Conversely, in some Middle Eastern countries, wealth is viewed as a symbol of success and status, […]
By Barb Ward It has been shown that 50-70% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months on the job. What’s more, a Harvard Business Review survey reveals that companies spend $350 billion on training their employees every year, and an average of $13,500 per employee is spent on ineffective training. There are many […]
