I’ve worked with and managed high-performers who are egotistical and self-centered. I didn’t enjoy their self-centered attitudes, but I didn’t doubt their commitment. I’ve also worked with narcissists and have come to the conclusion that unless they are willing to put in the hard work to address their challenges and reform Read more…
I was discussing narcissistic behaviors with a friend recently, and they voiced frustration with how the term “narcissist” has become increasingly common in casual conversation. It is often used as a label for anyone exhibiting egotistical or self-centered behavior. However, this oversimplification does a disservice to our understanding of the Read more…
The pace at which organizations are having to adapt and evolve their technology platforms to remain competitive continues to grow, and as the pace grows, so can stress on the staff. While most technologies bring time savings and efficiency improvements, there’s always some degree of stress that accompanies their installation Read more…
Those of us who have ADHD know it can be a superpower when managed properly. However, while there are incredible benefits to ADHD, there are also challenges that others will never face or fully understand. These are no better or worse than anyone else’s challenges, they are just different. Whether you Read more…
While some jobs are more inherently stressful than others, a poor corporate culture will make any job more stressful. These unduly stressful jobs breed toxic behavior, creating a vicious cycle that undermines employee well-being and organizational performance. Toxic workplace cultures lead to a host of negative outcomes, including employee attrition, Read more…
Nobody owns the truth, but the media plays an outsized role in shaping our perceptions, attitudes, and even our understanding of personal success and overall well-being. Gone are the days when journalism was about delivering succinct, fact-based accounts to the public so that individuals could develop their own opinions. Instead, Read more…
People are the only organizational asset that matters To grow a successful organization, a leader must recognize that the most valuable asset within the organization are the people. It does not matter what the product or service you offer is, quality begins and ends with the team. As such, the Read more…
As I have been building my latest venture, which I will share here in the not-too-distant future, I’ve been consulting with various business leaders. It’s been interesting to observe that pre-pandemic, the top health insurance costs rarely included prescriptions for mental health-related conditions. Now, however, these treatment costs are the Read more…
Impact, Recognition, and Strategies for Mitigating Burnout Leading up to the pandemic, burnout was talked about as a result of overwork. With the heightened awareness of all mental health issues and their effect on the workplace, people’s attitudes have shifted, and there’s recognition that the issues are more subtle, profound, Read more…
Focus on Polishing Strengths when Managing People The role of managers and Human Resources (HR) management, in particular, has undergone a significant evolution in recent decades. Once primarily responsible for handling employee concerns and administrative tasks, HR now plays a crucial strategic role in aligning the development of corporate culture Read more…
Excelling as a Leader in the Workplace Not all the leaders within an organization are found within management. Leaders can be anyone whose actions epitomize the behaviors we seek to emulate. While a manager receives a title that denotes their designation, the title does not automatically make them a leader. Read more…
, When managing people, it’s essential to first spot and understand their type. As discussed in “Assholes Matter,” we are all different, flawed, and imperfect! Accepting that, just like ourselves, all the people around us are works in progress engaged in journeys to become less imperfect allows us to deal Read more…
In the world of strategic planning and review, the value of an outside perspective cannot be overstated. While your internal teams bring valuable insights and expertise to the table, engaging external viewpoints can inject fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, stimulate creativity, and drive robust participation in the strategic review process. Let’s Read more…
As an advisor to senior executives, I constantly comment on the critical role that leadership plays in shaping an organization’s culture and trajectory. While most are purposeful in adopting positive behaviors to be role models for others, in recent times, we have witnessed several instances where even the most successful Read more…