The past year was challenging and most leaders could not have accurately predicted what 2020 would bring. The ability to anticipate challenges and to plan for unforeseen circumstances are key to a leader’s success. The following article on understanding and finding our blind spots is interesting and certainly valuable as organizations plan for the future and as executives create their strategic plans. A worthwhile read!
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2021 is coming and for most of us, we are hoping the light at the end of the tunnel not too far away. This year has forced a lot of change and transformation – Next year businesses will need to continue to strive to stay ahead of the curve. This perspective on the 10 biggest business trends for 2021 is relevant for most businesses and if nothing else, a great reminder. A very quick read.
Read More...I often think about the people I work with and what makes those that are in leadership roles stand out. This short article provides such an interesting perspective on the one thing that that is common to almost all successful CEOs….Are you curious what it is?
Read More...What made a leader successful many years ago is unlikely to be as effective in today’s world. Having worked with many different clients over the course of the past 6 pandemic months, I have seen a lot of evidence that this is true. This article presented an interesting perspective on leadership in these tumultuous times.
Read More...Worth a quick read – Keeping people engaged and contributing in meetings is challenging in the best of times. Today, with a good portion of our meetings happening via zoom/online, the challenge is often much greater. This HBR article provides some simple online meeting tips/guidelines that I thought were quite practical and insightful and certainly relevant.
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How much freedom is the right amount? Is the freedom that can come with remote work good for productivity? Some companies are finding that there is such a thing as too much freedom.
Such a timely article on a topic that many companies have and continue to be faced with in the times of COVID.
With the pandemic, remote work has become the reality for many. While many had no choice to work remotely, the opinions of its effectiveness are all over the place. Some employees love it and some not so much. Employers run the range as well. What we do know is it is not one size fits all and making it work requires some shifts in thinking. These lessons learned are valuable and worth considering.
Read More...What made a leader successful many years ago is unlikely to be as effective in today’s world. Having worked with many different clients over the course of the past 6 pandemic months, I have seen a lot of evidence that this is true. This article presented an interesting perspective on leadership in these tumultuous times.
Read More...I’m sure most of us can relate to the last 6 months being a slog. Given that there is no immediate end in site, the challenge continues. It’s often that we rely on adrenaline to get us through the short term but at some point relying on adrenaline stops working. Here is a quick read with some tips on supporting employees as the pandemic continues.
Read More...Worth a quick read – Keeping people engaged and contributing in meetings is challenging in the best of times. Today, with a good portion of our meetings happening via zoom/online, the challenge is often much greater. This HBR article provides some simple online meeting tips/guidelines that I thought were quite practical and insightful and certainly relevant.
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Ever wonder what is the secret of those people who should be overwhelmed but seem to have it all under control? What are their secrets to managing a never ending list of action items? I enjoyed reading about the tips these CEOs give for getting it all done (or rather, getting enough done). A good quick read
Read More...A productive and successful meeting does not just happen. One really needs to think through the desired objectives and how to truly engage the participants. That said, an inordinate amount of time is spent in meetings and many would say that a lot of that time does not feel worthwhile. This is a great quick read for anyone who wants to optimize how they lead or facilitate meetings
Read More...Procrastination affects us all in some way – whether we do it, we work with someone who does it, or we have people in our personal lives who do it. Regardless, this TED Talk is enlightening and very entertaining. Definitely worth watching!
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This Thanksgiving, I am reminded about the Power of Gratitude. No doubt this year has been challenging and during times like these it is hard to focus on the good. But, shifting our perspective to be more grateful can make a big difference.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I often think about the people I work with and what makes those that are in leadership roles stand out. This short article provides such an interesting perspective on the one thing that that is common to almost all successful CEOs….Are you curious what it is?
Read More...Worth a quick read – Keeping people engaged and contributing in meetings is challenging in the best of times. Today, with a good portion of our meetings happening via zoom/online, the challenge is often much greater. This HBR article provides some simple online meeting tips/guidelines that I thought were quite practical and insightful and certainly relevant.
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