How to Better Your Workplace By Breaking Through Unconscious Biases

June 8, 2020

Unconscious biases are prevalent throughout society. How they affect working in the corporate world is critical to how a company's culture views diversity and inclusion. Are you building a culture that values cognitive diversity?

How to Thrive as a Resilient Leader

June 2, 2020

In stressful times, those with postitive, optimistic attitudes will weather challenges well. Having the right mindset is exceptionally important for leaders to effectively manage people through change. Cultivating resilience will not only help leaders on a personal level but also help engage and inspire their teams.

The Top 10 Essential Qualities of a Passionate Leader (and Why They're Important)

May 25, 2020

Being a passionate leader brings huge benefits to an organization's team, clients and goals. Passionate leaders don't just go through the motions when carrying out their role. They know how to bring their passion alive at work and inspire others to think and behave in creative ways, fostering postive interactions and employee engagement. Check out my Top 10 list and see where you are on the passion scale!

Self-Care; Taking Care of Yourself Means Taking Care of Your People

May 18, 2020

Self-care is critical to leaders performing well and role-modeling for their teams. Without self-care, many leaders burn out, which has a negative effect up and down the organizational chain. It's time to let go of old-school leadership in this regard. Read on to find out how.

The Future of Leadership: Why Grounded, Mindful Leaders Will Thrive

May 13, 2020

Mindfulness is incredibly important to integrate into your daily practice as a leader. You may not fully understand the benefits or need help to fine-tune how you lead from this place. In my own journey, being mindful has truly transformed my world, both in my personal and professional lives. What can you do to be more mindful? Read on for key insights.

How Leaders Can Avoid These 3 Virtual and In-Person Communication Mistakes

May 4, 2020

In order to be effective at communication, leaders must develop their listening skills. Employees are relying on the "people at the top" to help shepherd them through this unprecedented situation we find ourselves in and during our regular day-to-day work routine. Learn how to avoid these common mistakes and help keep your people engaged and productive.

How a Growth Mindset Helps Set You Apart in the New Normal

April 28, 2020

Without a growth mindset, leaders will not be effective during our new normal. The world is constantly changing, shifting, and morphing into something new and different. Who would have ever predicted they would be living through a pandemic? This change process is happening at a much faster pace today than ever before, and leaders need to either adapt or get out of the way.

Why Soft Skills Matter

April 20, 2020

There are many skills a leader needs to have in order to be effective when leading others. Some of the more "tangible" skills are easily recognized and do provide value but the soft skills should be the common denominator for all leadership skill sets. Like I've said many times, self-awareness should be at the core of a leader's approach. The soft skills are much more effective for obtaining employee engagement and helping people work to their strengths.

5 Communication Blind Spots Leaders Need to Avoid

April 13, 2020

Communication is a core leadership skill. Without thoughtful, effective communication, leaders can create an atmosphere of disorganization and disengaged employees. Operating on autopilot doesn't always bode well, if leaders act with a self-interest perspective, rather than an inclusive one. Sometimes just a small tweak is needed to change the tone and help everyone work productively. What can you do to change your communication style?