What’s The Difference Between “Value Statements” and Real “Values?”
A senior manager recently told me how her boss criticized their work to a contractor she had hired without speaking with her first. Because the values in the company included respect, open communication, and collaboration, she respectfully approached him about her feelings and a proposed plan of action going forward. He abruptly dismissed her, saying […]
Overcoming Overwhelm
I know first-hand what it feels like to reach a breaking point with the pressures of life. When you have so much on your plate, so much to do, so much stress that all you can to do is come home and veg in front of the television. Or when you are in a meeting […]
Corporate Vision – Three Components That Are Often Missing
The purpose of a corporate vision is to unite and inspire people around a shared goal. It clarifies what is important to the organization so everyone can get their hearts into working together towards a shared higher purpose. There are three key components to a solid corporate vision that are often missing: 1. Corporate vision […]
A tough load to carry
The last few years have been difficult. People have struggled and persevered and faced tremendous challenges. Organizations and families have been divided. As leaders, we may have carried an extra burden to ensure our businesses continued to thrive and grow. It’s not easy when there’s hardship all around and you feel you have to be […]
Work/Life Balance: It’s About Flow, Not Balance
If you are a conscientious, accountable leader, it can be hard to find work-life balance. When you feel directly responsible for someone’s livelihood, it can feel selfish to take time for yourself. You can end up pulled in many directions – from the people who depend on you at work and the people who depend […]
How To Lead – The Authentic Way
“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou A friend recently told me about a boss he had when working in the oil patch thirty years ago. Anyone who has worked on the rigs knows that the typical […]
Imposter Syndrome: It’s Not Your Enemy
If you have ever felt like an imposter in your job, you are not alone. Many of us have moments when we feel that we are not properly qualified and it is only a matter of time before someone realizes that there has been some terrible mistake and we should not be in our position. […]
How to Demonstrate Caring in the Workplace
I care a lot about caring. So much so I wrote about it: Caring Is Everything: Getting To The Heart Of Humanity, Leadership, and Life. When people feel cared for, appreciated and valued, the workplace becomes a happier and more productive place. Here are five ways to help your team feel cared for: Look in […]
Six Signs your team is in sync and working well together.
Lots has been written about dysfunctional and problematic teams, but let’s look at indicators that your team is synchronized and working well together: Clarity and Alignment. When you ask: What’s our purpose; our vision; and what do we value, are you all on the same page and inspired by the answers? Authentic Alignment. Every person […]
CREATING A SATISFYING CAREER: How To Reclaim Your Mojo Through the Strength of Authenticity
When my daughters were planning their careers, I referred them to a quote from American philosopher and civil rights leader, Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask instead, what makes you come alive. Because what the world needs is for you to come alive.” There lies within every person a place where, when connected […]
