Unfortunately, almost everyone has dealt with a manager who doesn’t communicate well, or leaves them feeling like “my manager doesn’t like me.” This scenario often occurs when a new manager is hired or promoted from another location. It’s uncommon for the new manager to genuinely dislike anyone. However, if they Read more…
In a world where ‘facts’ and statistics are thrown around like confetti at a parade, it’s easy to fall into the trap of jumping to conclusions based on headlines alone. Case in point: the proclamation: “Towns with Fewer Doctors Have Lowered Injury Rates.” At first glance, one is led to Read more…
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…
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…
Using Insights from Human Design, Enneagram, and MBTI When helping businesspeople assess needs or understand business problems, the question of team composition invariably arises. We should all be focused on surrounding ourselves with people who are better than us. Done right our teams will learn from each other and help 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…