Blogs on Executive Coaching, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, Employee Engagement, Retention Strategies and more
Share Powerful Images and Stories of Hope
“Everything can be taken from a man but… the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way.” — Victor Frankl You might remember the photograph by Dorothea Lange, Migrant Mother. Taken during the Great Depression, it was a picture of a mother’s despair after a failed […]
Adapt Your Message with the Listener Preference Profile
As we all know, today’s workforce is full of diversity. However, an area of this diversity that is often overlooked is the myriad ways in which we listen to, engage with, and understand the information we are given. Our Listener Preference Profile addresses this issue, allowing you to adapt your messages to be more fully […]
Demonstrate Leadership to Overcome the Impact of Social Distancing
According to Cigna’s 2020 Loneliness Index, there is a loneliness epidemic in America, with three in five adults (61%) reporting they are lonely (a 7% increase from 2018). During the Coronavirus pandemic, researchers expect greater social isolation and social distancing will have negative effects on employees, especially ones who already feel lonely or isolated.
Conflict Is on the Rise. What Can Leaders Do?
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Winston Churchill Consider this… In 2019, there were 76,418 discrimination charges reported to the EEOC in the U.S. And according to Randstad, 58% of employees resign due to conflicts at work or negative office […]
Leaders, What Will You Do to Make a Difference?
Each weekday, NBC’s nightly news includes a final “Inspiring America” story. These stories showcase people who make a difference in the lives of others. They remind us that small actions can have a large impact to better our world. Consider, Jadav Payeng, “The Forest Man of India.” Saddened by how erosion and the changing ecosystem had destroyed the river island he loved, he began to plant one tree sapling each day on this decimated Island. Now, after almost 40 years, the trees he planted have reclaimed more than 1300 acres and become an Island with lush forests and abundant wildlife.
How to Help Future Leaders “Age” Well
As leaders anticipate 2020, many set aside time to review their 2019 achievements and disappointments, and capture learnings to take into the new year. As part of their planning, we encourage leaders to first consider their employee-specific efforts and results. For example, you might list the gifts or opportunities you’ve provided your employees over the […]
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