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5 Ways to Reduce Burnout, Boost Resilience & Tackle Turnover
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
Let Resilience Be Your Anchor
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
2 Questions That Can Change Everything
During a crisis, it can feel like you’re on a high-speed bullet train heading to a place you’ve never been before. You didn’t buy a ticket and you don’t want to go. This journey certainly was not by choice. But now that you’re on the train, you must contend with the hand you’ve been dealt. … Read more
3 Leadership Gaps Threatening Your Future
Here’s a truth most organizations are not prepared to admit: leaders are dangerously unprepared to guide their teams through a crisis. Critical gaps exist in the development of resilience ready leaders, which is a significant obstacle threatening leaders’ ability to operate with resilience, both personally and professionally. It’s not only individuals who get stuck at … Read more
Rise to any challenge by developing a thriving culture
If an organization wants to be prepared for a crisis, then it must create a culture where its employees can thrive. When employees are thriving, they are fully engaged and ready to face a crisis head-on. They feel like they have more control over outcomes and are more invested in finding solutions. When we are … Read more
Are you ready to make the leap from fear to courage?
Simone Biles displayed extraordinary courage as she stepped back from the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics gymnastics competitive events. She displayed even greater courage as she spoke publicly about the pressure and stress experienced, yet continued to support her teammates with genuine enthusiasm. Tennis professional Naomi Osaka’s courage in pulling out of the 2021 French Open … Read more
The time for courage is now
Over the last few weeks, I’ve touched on a few of the mindsets that can keep you from moving forward in your career – and even make your job more vulnerable during times of crisis. Specifically, I mentioned Victimhood, Settling, and Surviving. Sadly there are many of us that never get beyond the survival stage. … Read more
Are you a “professional survivor”?
Do you ever feel stuck in your career? You’d be surprised by just how many people are simply surviving in their jobs; going through the motions every day in order to pay their rent or mortgage. Let me tell you a story about “Orlando.” He knew that after a major restructuring due to a merger, … Read more
Stop settling and reclaim your professional agency
One of my coaching clients was dealing with a stressful work environment because of a toxic leader. This leader had been with the company for over twenty years, was politically connected, and was unwilling to receive constructive feedback. My client, worn down by the negativity and lack of support for her team, eventually gave up … Read more
Victimhood is the greatest threat to your personal and professional agency
As you build personal resilience, you’re in a better position to inspire collective team and organizational resilience. However, along the path to resilience there are challenges that all of us must overcome. And these challenges are often out of our control. This can make us feel powerless and alone. Many years ago when I was … Read more
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