As we head into Thanksgiving week, I want to take this opportunity to talk about something that’s really dear to my heart. And that’s the power of gratitude. Gratitude is powerful in so many different ways. It’s strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It helps people feel more positive, enjoy their life, improve their … Read More
During my career, I have seen a lot of uncertain times. I recall vividly the Y2K panic, the financial crisis of 2008, and most recently the Covid-19 era and its ongoing aftermath. At the time, each of these periods added to the stress of leadership. Yet, leaders during these times survived, and many thrived. Why? … Read More
I remember vividly the uncertain times during the economic crisis of 2008-2010. I was an executive with a large public company amidst widespread layoffs, plunging revenue, and rising panic. Questions and concerns came from everywhere, including from my own head! At that moment, probably more than any other moment, I had to demonstrate Confidence. But … Read More
If you’re trying to achieve excellence in the workplace, there’s no better way than to focus on your workforce.
In my coaching and consulting business, I hear leaders ask all the time how they can make sure that people are being productive while they’re at home. I especially hear this from those that work in a hybrid office, that is an office where some people work in the office and some people work from … Read More
Giving feedback is an important part of any leader’s job. It’s also one of the most difficult things for a leader to bring themselves to do, especially when the feedback is critical. There are different reasons for this discomfort. Many leaders worry about whether someone’s going to be angry, or somebody’s going to cry. Or … Read More
Businesses can acquire talented individuals from outside of the company, but there may be skilled individuals without proper training inside the existing workforce.
A great company culture trickles down through the entire organization, keeping employees happy and motivated. That positive energy also extends to your customers, creating a better overall experience.
This is one of the most common questions that I get in my coaching consulting practice. How can I make sure my employees are really working from home? How do I know they aren’t messing with their children or doing laundry or cleaning out the refrigerator? My answer is usually something along the lines of … Read More
A hot topic that comes up a lot in my coaching and consulting work and an area where I do a lot of work with organizations, is span of control. How many direct reports should I have? What is Span of Control? Span of Control refers to the number of direct reports that you have … Read More