Two weeks ago, I presented a keynote on generations at a conference with an emphasis on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Easy enough, as I have been researching generations and sharing new qualities and similarities to audiences for quite some time. What does surprise me is how some are reluctant to embrace some generations, instead…
Leadership is both an acquired skill and one that you’re born with. It takes instinct, vision and guts to lead well. There are many ways to grow your leadership skills and effectiveness. What follows are 5 ways to grow your leadership that brings with them remarkable results for individuals professionally and personally. Connecting with all…
Quiet promotions are here. Did you know this? In 2022, I wrote about quiet quitting. The response was as I thought it would be. Some people were aware of the term and what it meant. Others denied that it existed. And many, were actively in the process of quietly quitting their job, meaning stay at…
In my conversations with C-Level leaders and staff at all levels, I have developed some insights into what we might expect in the workplace in 2023, when January rolls in. Generation Z and Millennials Generation Z and Millennials now make up over half of the U.S. workforce, and that number is only growing. And new generations…
Placing trust in your people, the folks you chose over other candidates, is important. We understand this concept and also struggle to do so. Why? As a small business owner, I trust my team. I have to. I vetted them, selected them over other qualified individuals and don’t waste time mulling over minutiae and mind-numbing…
Workplace productivity is always a focus and for good reason. That’s where money is made. And lost! Compassionate leaders understand this, and work hard and even are trained to develop skills that enhance this important trait. Here’s the thing, some companies are putting in the work with DEI, training leadership to listen better, yes training…
During my keynote last month at a national conference, I suggested that participants consider instituting a 4 day work week. There were audible cheers, enough to know this topic was rich with potential. My discussions with leaders in many organizations, as well as staff, shifts between employees’ desires for a 4 day work week and…
Can we do better at dealing with the Great Resignation? This was the question I posed during a recent keynote. I stated that companies and organizations could retain and hire more staff if they reignited a passion among leadership to serve their employee by listening well, offering multiple ways of working i.e., in office, remote…
Over 5 years, I did a survey of thousands of attendees to find out what truly builds trust, grows communication and connects us all in the workplace. We sifted through a lot detail, correlated the responses and watched the answers develop in front of our eyes. One of the many benefits of presenting keynotes at…
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion-DEI. Collaboration, flexible work and employee retention. These are some of the common threads that connect many of us in today’s workplace. Good is, well good. However, going to great at work can be achieved and it doesn’t take more time, more hours or additional resources. Here are 5 ways to go from…
