I was chatting with a former colleague about how things were going with family and at work. She’s been with her current employer for about seven or eight years now. When I asked her about her next career move, I was a little surprised about the focus of her response. She said, “I’m going to … Read more
Just like many of you, I learned my work ethic and values from my parents. No doubt, I wouldn’t be where I am today without their consistent, compassionate, and unwavering prayers and encouragement. Everyone deserves a cheerleader in their formative years! But as I matured and my career evolved, I had to tap into the … Read more
Employees leave their jobs because they are missing a connection to both personal and professional purpose. #ReslienceReady It’s Monday. You walk into work, yet again, uncertain about what the day or week will bring. In ever-changing times like we’re experiencing now, customer needs and how they need your organization often shift. Recalibrating purpose and priorities … Read more
“We have so much going on in the world from a political, social, and economic lens that many of us are feeling the sense of continuing to languish or the sense of ‘meh’.” — Michael Davis, Principal, Mind Share Partners Blurred Vision from Challenges As you navigate through a challenge, it’s common to experience a … Read more
Engage employees in reshaping your purpose to get the best ideas and to grow commitment for the difficult journey ahead. #ResilienceReady “I rarely get excited to go in to work anymore. I don’t feel like my work matters anyway. Does anybody even notice?” Have you heard these words before? Maybe from someone on your team? … Read more
You own your outcomes based on your perspective. #ResilienceReady During times of change, challenge, and chaos, it’s easy to find yourself letting the situation control you. “This, too, shall pass.” The Power of Accountability “Power-Up Your Accountability” is not just a slogan; it’s a strategic approach to managing change and personal growth. Accountability in the … Read more
Evaluate your current situation so that you can deal with the truth and find an appropriate path forward. #ResilienceReady Fear – your natural response to the unknown. Where has fear shown up for you recently? Fear hinders progress and blocks resilience. Stop the Lies Realize that the made-up stories you beat yourself up with just … Read more
The lens through which you view today’s reality colors the lens through which you see and realize your future. #ResilienceReady Debbie Downer. Gloomy Gus. You know them. You don’t want to be around them. Their perspective on everything is hopeless and helpless. The negativity is like dead weight constantly pulling you down. Perspective is vital … Read more
“Increasing Speed, Strengthening Resilience” – the #1 most significant shift facing organizations today, according to McKinsey & Company’s The State of Organizations 2023 report. While more than 60% of leaders report that organizational resilience will become more important in the future, 50% report their organizations are not well prepared for future disruption over the next … Read more
Over the last few weeks, I’ve highlighted key strategies from my conversation with Michele Koch, Senior Vice President and Chief Culture and People Development Officer at Republic Bank on my podcast, “Better Leaders, Better Workplaces”. One of the themes we kept coming back to is that to attract and retain top talent in this evolving … Read more
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