Many of us as leaders realize that our employees are whole people, and that in order for them to make their highest and most fulfilling contribution to our organization, they must bring their whole selves—not just their “professional” selves. But we also realize that...
If an employee ever sits down to a performance review and is SURPRISED, the supervisor has FAILED to do their job as a COACH LEADER. I know that may sound harsh, but here’s why I say it… Performance appraisals date back to the time of WWII and were used to decide...
A friend and mentor of mine once said to me: “People come into our lives for a REASON, a SEASON, or a LIFETIME.” This thought rang so true for me. And as a leader, I began to ask myself the question: “How can I serve those in my sphere of influence, and...
If you’ve ever seen a Redwood tree, you’re familiar with it’s massive trunk, its towering height. Their size and height surpasses all other tree species. Entire ecosystems live in their branches. They live for thousands of years. And yet the roots of Redwood trees are...
There are three things most employees need when they come to work. Often, employees don’t even realize it. But when these needs are met, it increases their level of fulfillment and they bring the best version of themselves to work. 1) They need SOMETHING to...
