How good are you at influence? Did you know that you don’t have to have a million followers on Instagram to have influence? In today’s hyper-connected world, we tend to think of influence in terms of these very visible, persuasive, and popular personas. But having influence with those around us is usually much more important … Read more
What motivates you? It’s a simple question. But the answer varies depending on the person. A lot of people might immediately say “money” or “success.” But if the pandemic and the great resignation have taught us anything, it’s that money and success are not synonymous. According to a recent article in the The Financial Post … Read more
In the heat of adversity, it’s hard to see beyond the immediacy of what’s going on right in front of you. While trying to mitigate potential damage, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment, in the drudgery of the work required to get through these times. You consider yourself a realist. Just give … Read more
Well, could it really be happening? More and more, clients are telling me that employees are returning to the workplace in the coming weeks. And people are expressing a variety of emotions and responses to those plans. Many employees feel like everything has been fine working from home. Some are excited to finally be around … Read more
As you build your personal resilience skills, you are better able to support and encourage others in building theirs. Your goal as a servant leader is not to be the resilient hero who saves your organization from doom. That won’t happen no matter how much you dream it. Instead you must become a role model … Read more
You have what it takes to be successful. Sometimes you just have to tell fear to step aside and tell the negative voices inside your head they are not welcome. At times, those negative voices come from other people. Sometimes people mean well and don’t realize the damper they are putting on your dreams. Let … Read more
Authenticity is a buzzword these days, we seem to hear it everywhere. The truth is, it’s more than just a fad. Authenticity is critical for your influence as a leader. Your ability to show up authentically means first discovering your authentic self. How do you do that? And, what risks do you need to watch … Read more
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
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
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
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