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….
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…
From mid‐March of 2020 through mid‐ October, I have presented virtually at 27 events. The bonus for me is that I always learn from the attendees as my presentations often lend themselves to spirited Q&A and comments. It appears that we’re doing okay. We’re hanging in there. And, we’re also stuck. From a professional standpoint,…
In Coming Apart, Falling Together Part 1, I shared my views on just some of the things that were getting in our way since COVID-19 became a reality for many of us in March of 2020. I also gave suggestion on how you/I can keep ourselves together during this changing and challenging time. This time,…
From rebuilding after a business setback to picking up the pieces after a breakup or divorce. A drop in financial or physical health to a dip in wellness. Working remote, in‐person, school, children, daycare, aging parents. How do you feel? Housing, mortgages, rents, Pandemic, isolation, frustration, fear, change, stress, more stress, additional stress, lack of…
My life has been filled with virtual presentations as of late. Clients, associations and businesses have asked me to present on topics such as Navigating Change, Connecting Five Generations and Growing Sales. Recorded sessions, notes and a not-too-shabby memory from recent presentations have helped me put together an important list. With the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Add one pandemic and mix in the globe and you get fear, death and uncertainty. Uncertain times are here. Social distancing is a reality. And, my neighbors have a freezer full of chicken! This Corona virus thing is new for most of us and we’re not sure how to react. Sprinkle in anger, hanging with…
