Vivian Blade 
Servant leadership flips the traditional organizational hierarchy and considers employees, rather than leaders, as most important. What it doesn’t mean is leaders giving up their power. Rather it’s about building a relationship between employees and management that is a genuine partnership – with a focus on positive outcomes for all the role servant leaders play. … Read more
Most people set New Year’s resolutions and fresh goals to kick off the new year. They hit the reset button but usually are not adequately equipped to stick it out when the going gets tough. By mid-February, most people have abandoned their New Year’s resolution, losing their early momentum and disappointingly pushing their goals aside. I don’t … Read more
We all like to think that we have influence. And that’s true. But as you look around your organization – and even your own team – you’ll see that some people achieve an outsized level of influence that is independent of their role or job title. They are leaders who are effective at moving those … Read more
December is often a time for reflection. As the end of the calendar year approaches it’s only natural to think about the successes and challenges we faced over the previous 12 months. For many of us it has been a real struggle. And it’s important to acknowledge that. Whether it was personal, professional, societal, financial, … Read more
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.4 million Americans left their jobs in September 2021 (a record number!), accelerating a trend that has become known as the Great Resignation. But it’s not just here in the U.S. A Microsoft survey of over 30,000 workers in 31 countries found that 41% were considering leaving … Read more
I bet you haven’t thought about how Thanksgiving and resilience are related. But, this United States holiday is one of the best at boosting resilience. How, you ask? Thanksgiving is a time when we stop to reflect on the people and things we are thankful for. We express gratitude for what is good in our … Read more
Janet was reviewing the stakeholder register for her project. The company was implementing new technology to improve routing for field service technicians. This new system promised to improve technician productivity and timeliness. There were all types of stakeholders, each with different opinions and requirements, including the VP of Field Service, who was also the project … Read more
By its very definition – a crisis is a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. Does that sound familiar? Covid has certainly been difficult, troubling and dangerous – and not just for health reasons. Organizations, teams and individuals have been in a constant state for flux for over 18 months, with false starts to … Read more
Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve experienced change like we’ve never seen before in our lifetimes. We’re in an environment of what feels like constant disruption. Nothing is predictable. Decisions you make today may need to change next week, if not as soon as tomorrow in some cases. Stress levels are high. It seems … Read more
Adversity is certain. Resilience empowers you to work through adversity, enabling you to step outside your “safe zone” and face the unknown with greater confidence. And while you may not realize it when you are in the middle of a crisis, you experience more personal growth as you move through adversity than at any other … Read more
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