Wow, 2021 has been fun and challenging, plus has forced us to reconsider our resilience personally and professionally. Just when we had hoped things were done and the pandemic over, we are faced with a new variant, difficult choices and more stress. Thankfully, there are things we can do to stay strong in the face…
When young we’re guided, fed, clothed and even criticized by siblings and adults. If you leave your home, you open yourself up to most anything the world can deliver. This includes a healthy dose of criticism. Be honest, it hurts, right? No one like to be criticized. But, it can also work to our advantage…
The positive effects to employees and organizations are numerous as the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace stretch far beyond your job. As with most pivots at work, true change must be given the green light from the top in order to stick. And, all workers will feel the positive vibes flow throughout the…
Are you ready for a change? Communication in the workplace is shifting and leaders must be prepared or face a backlash of employee angst, a loss of great staff and lower productivity. According to Pew Research, the labor force participation rate in February 2021 was 55.9%, compared with 57.9% one year earlier. For men, the rate fell from 69.0% to…
2020-21 has been exceedingly difficult for all of us and our confidence has been shaken. Stories of hardship, stress, loss dominated the headlines and bled into our personal lives as well. We hunkered down and are now beginning to emerge to test the landscape and see for ourselves what is safe and how we react….
No sugar coating here; 2020 was awful in so many ways! However, there were bright spots too that gave us hope, clarity and renewed focus. 2020 was also a record year for organizations requesting me to present and to train on navigating change and change management, both professionally and personally. No wonder as all of…
Last week, I presented at two conferences. As usual, I was fortunate to learn from participants. I want to share what people said regarding anxiety, stress, apprehension and more. And, I’m confident they took away some beneficial and actionable takeaways on navigating change, connecting five generations and succession planning. All good. In the first quarter…
In 2020-21, getting and staying in shape gave way to cookies, snacking, lack of exercise and Netflix. These important items have been there for us when we really needed them. It’s how many of us survived being shut in, shut down and shut out of spending time with other human beings. Thankfully, it’s not that…
You’re faced with obstacles that get in the way of trying to increase your productivity from the moment you roll out of bed. Kids, work, meals, family, meetings and massive amounts of emails. It’s a daily grind — a challenge that never seems to let up. Thankfully, I’ve discovered 5 tips that will certainly assist…
How important is a good manager to you? How essential is a good leader? Simply looking back at your work history will give you the answers. Take a moment and think about all the managers you ever worked for. Right now, you’re probably digesting the good, bad, and awful leaders and managers that have crossed…
