“It is widely accepted that well-functioning teams have a direct positive impact to the bottom line. The greater the engagement level within the team, the greater the business results and thus, increased profitability to the business. We want in on...
This isn’t a news flash: soft skills are no longer optional. We know this. We recognize it especially when unhealthy team culture hinders productivity or when an emotionally unhealthy leader causes systemic issues in an organization. But surprisingly, even though we...
Why HUMILITY is ESSENTIAL to effective leadership…here’s a real-life example… I was coaching a leader a while back who had always been very strong, tough, effective but GUARDED leader. When we were going through the coaching process, she began to...
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...
