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…
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…
Are you ready to leave 2020 in the past and move forward into 2021? Me too! Your employees have been through an enormous amount of stress, doubt, fear, change and perseverance. Business growth has been a challenge and you’ve given everything you’ve got to maintain stability; professionally and personally. Next year will be better than…
There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as a punishing year. No need to recap, you understand. I am focusing on 2021 because, well, this year has been…yikes! Below, are 7 leadership traits needed to grow your leadership at work and at home in 2021. They are interchangeable! 7 Leadership Traits to Focus…
A virtual keynote speaker is an essential component in making your event great. Odds are, you’ll search for hours looking to find the right fit. Leadership growth, business development and increased revenue hangs in the balance. Thankfully, there are ways to stack the odds in your favor, and in doing so, assure you make the…
Workplace leadership and staff will literally be receiving a shot in the arm. 2021 will be the year where we worry less, get together as teams and family once again and grow our business with confidence. This is fantastic news. Stress levels will decrease, business will be able to operate at full capacity and handshakes/hugs…
