Imagine you're trying to navigate a ship through a constantly shifting sea. A detailed, pre-drawn map from a year ago is useless; in fact, relying on it could lead to disaster. You need real-time radar, a crew that can adapt to changing winds, and the ability to course-correct on the fly. This is the reality […]
The days of HR just pushing paper are thankfully fading. To truly earn that coveted seat at the strategic table, HR leaders need to level up. It's not just about what you do, but how you think, the skills you wield, and the environment you're in. Think of it as a three-part quest: Mindset Mastery, […]
What makes a company culture great? We know it when we see it, but what is it exactly? Claire Hastwell from Great Place to Work simply defines it as a culture “where employees feel seen and heard, where management is transparent, and where teams are proud and excited to work together.” As much as we […]
The role of a leader is essential for setting a vision and direction in order to inspire, motivate and develop others. Leaders facilitate communication and are tasked with making the most difficult decisions. Often, carrying a weight of responsibility to ensure the wellbeing and success of the group they are leading. Now, with the future […]
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 Reta Coburn Leadership is very much about the art of getting things done through people so competency in delegation is a foundational skill for leaders. Yet, more than other leadership competencies, the demonstration of delegation wildly varies from one leader to the next. Many reasons may contribute to this variance – organizational culture, team […]
By Holly LeMaster Our current environment of divisiveness, controversy, disinformation, and uncertainty can make it extremely difficult to lead others--especially groups or teams who may have wildly different beliefs and perspectives. We may be confronted with mediating a lack of respect, heightened emotions, and hurt feelings. How are we to lead others through these complexities […]
By Laurie Cure, PHD Learning to lead takes a lifetime. We have this perception that leaders are born and gifted with natural skills that make them great. In all reality, even the best leaders grow and develop over the course of their career. Great leadership starts with the vulnerability of self awareness. Asking yourself powerful […]
By Barb Ward We all experience roadblocks, or times when we are stagnant and unable to move forward. Sometimes it’s physical – for instance, health issues, lagging energy levels, or insomnia may be holding you back. Other times its emotional – mental fatigue or exhaustion, lack of motivation, doubt, or lack of confidence in your […]