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 their place of employment, doing their job and…
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…
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting to leaders at a large organization whose name most of us are familiar with. Even with my background in corporate America and a successful speaking career, it was a daunting task. Bringing up the notion of empathetic leadership during times of change could have gone one of…
After recently completing a keynote at a conference I saved time for extra Q&A on workplace challenges, changes and solutions. I love having this opportunity because it allows for a deeper dive into my presentation and the content. “It appears bleak for organizations, tough for leaders and employees are not happy either! How do we…
