“Do we have it right?” That’s a question you, and other leaders in your organization are asking yourselves. You may not say it out loud, but you’re thinking it. 2023 is here, full of uncertainty for what’s ahead. As you turn the calendar to a new year, you’d like to turn the page to a … Read more
Right now most of us are taking stock of the year that was, looking toward the future – wondering what’s coming next, and how do we prepare to get ahead of it. If only we had a crystal ball! We continue to be in an environment of rapid disruption, and that is not going to … Read more
Quiet Quitting has become the new catchphrase on social media, in the news, and even in the hallways at work. More and more, people are disconnected from the workplace. Quiet quitters represent the people who are not engaged in their jobs. They may meet basic expectations, but stop going above and beyond in their work. … Read more
How many times have the most important items on your to-do list been pushed aside because something unexpected pops up out of nowhere to become the most urgent thing on the agenda? It happens to all of us. 3 Keys to Leading in the Never-Normal. And today more than ever we find ourselves in a … Read more
Last week, I had the honor of hearing (and meeting) Howard Behar, the retired president of Starbucks who led the company through its incredible growth from 28 stores to more than 15,000 stores worldwide. He spoke at the University of Louisville College of Business as part of the Menard Family Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the … Read more
Be prepared. It’s a saying that most of us associate with Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts. It’s good advice when you are kid. But it is critical advice if you are managing a team as an adult. In today’s increasingly mobile labor environment, staff turnover at every level is a challenge. 7 ways to create … Read more
Ineffective crisis leadership of your operations and, most importantly, your human capital will cripple your organization. That is the main takeaway from my book, Resilience Ready: The Leader’s Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises. Even though unemployment is currently low, inflation is very high, and companies are signalling that dark clouds may be on the … Read more
Even in the best of times a leader’s job is challenging. But of course this isn’t the best of times. We’re continually forced to adapt and change faster than we’ve ever had to before. Work-from-home or return-to-office? Hybrid or not? How we manage all of this will impact our ability to retain and attract top … Read more
As you move up into leadership roles, more is demanded of you. That was true even before a global pandemic and tight labor markets impacted organizations’ ability to attract and retain top talent. Effective Leadership has never been more important or more difficult to attain. Each day brings about new challenges. And we often find … Read more
It’s been more than two years of unrelenting crises. Socially, economically, and personally we have all struggled. Many of us were forced into remote work situations that left us disconnected from our peers and friends. That lack of real connection is one of the reasons for the “Great Resignation.” In fact, according to PWC, 1 … Read more
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