It's important to remember that facts rarely change how people feel. As people move up in an organization, they often focus more on information and less on emotional connection. When leaders connect emotionally with their team, they build trust and loyalty. Team...
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What to Do When Your Personal Brand Doesn’t Align with Your Company’s Brand
Finding alignment between your personal values and your company’s ethos is essential for long-term satisfaction and success. The Importance of Alignment When you accept a job offer, it's easy to focus on the tangible benefits—salary, health insurance, and other perks....
Unveiling the Invisible Elements: A Systems Thinking Approach to Workplace Progress
In the intricate web of our professional lives, progress is often influenced by unseen forces—those subtle, “invisible” elements that shape our behaviors and outcomes. Understanding these hidden drivers through the lens of systems thinking can unlock new pathways to...
How Can Leaders Balance Confidence and Vulnerability?
In today’s dynamic workplace, the best leaders are those who can balance confidence with vulnerability. Striking this balance isn't just about mastering a skill; it’s about fostering genuine connections and inspiring trust within teams. Here’s how you can navigate...
How Can Leaders Use Team Meetings to Reinforce Their Executive Presence?
How can leaders use team meetings to reinforce their executive presence? Many are struggling with being present in the meetings they run multiple times a day. Sometimes it feels like we’re in a time warp leading meetings across time zones, countries and departments....
Leading with Authenticity Requires Self-Awareness: 3 Powerful Ways to Lead with Authenticity
In a world where authenticity is the new currency, leaders who embrace their true selves stand out. We are all tired of a photoshopped world. When we run across a leader with authenticity, we KNOW they are going to keep it real - even if it’s tough to hear. Here are...
How Can Leaders See Conflicts Within the Company as Opportunities?
How can leaders see conflicts within the company as opportunities? Conflict-competent leaders see differences as opportunities for positive change Encourage Different Perspectives: Conflict often arises from differing opinions and approaches. Allow your team to...
EQ on the Rise
EQ on the Rise – By Carol Hamilton Imagine someone asking you to write a technical report without the use of a computer. Sure the task can be accomplished, but it would be far more difficult. That scenario is the equivalent to a person being asked to lead others...
Warning: 3 Trends You Need to Embrace Now to Shape Your Personal Brand
Warning: 3 Trends You Need to Embrace Now to Shape Your Personal Brand Every week we receive requests to coach a new manager, a leader who has been identified as high potential, or an executive facing a career crisis. It is our job to figure out the gap between...