I wrote a lot over the holidays, and I’m very close to finishing another book. It will explore what it means to serve your team. To maintain prior themes, I might call it “Staff Matters” Leadership and management are terms that are often misunderstood. Some believe management is all about Read more…
Resilience is not just a character trait; it is a collective strength that drives organizations forward. Resilience has become one of the most in-demand qualities in today’s unpredictable work environment. The ability to recover from setbacks, adapt to changing circumstances, and maintain a positive outlook during challenges is crucial for Read more…
Encouraging Innovation and Creative Thinking As technology and competition continue to evolve, organizations are harder-pressed to remain competitive. Fostering a healthy culture rooted in innovation and creative thinking is a matter of survival. Encouraging employees to seize opportunities, take initiative, and think outside the box provides a safe space for Read more…
The other day, a colleague asked me about how to deal with an organization that had displayed a lack of integrity. I recalled a situation from my past when I worked as an advisor to a firm that ran into financial difficulties. There, when faced with the company’s collapse, the Read more…
Fresh starts and setting meaningful goals The beginning of any new term is an ideal moment for both employers and employees to pause, reflect, and realign their priorities. The holiday break before the New Year provides a valuable chance to assess what has been effective and what needs adjustment. Setting Read more…
To succeed as managers, we must develop a diverse skill set. However, to be a leader, we must learn and develop many additional skills that elevate us from good to great. Just as parents develop their parenting abilities while raising their first child, new managers face a significant learning curve Read more…
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…
Competition is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be intimidating, creating pressure and uncertainty. On the other hand, competition can drive innovation, improve quality, and enhance customer satisfaction. While many entrepreneurs strive to be the first to market, it’s rarely the first company to enter a market that Read more…
In the tech sector, change is the normal expectation on any given day, and within the industry, very few mature business sectors exist. In any industry, not just IT or Tech, product-based companies face unique challenges and opportunities that differ significantly from those encountered by service-oriented businesses. The options for Read more…
In yesterday’s post, Towns with more churches tend to have more criminals, I proposed that you need to look beyond prior job experience when building a team. It takes more than just wisdom to sort through all the factors needed to assemble the right team. So, let’s explore some of Read more…
As mentioned in a prior post, over 90% of CEOs and CFOs believe that improving their corporate culture would boost financial performance. However, a staggering 80% of workers still report suffering from work-related stress. This disconnect has massive implications on both a human and corporate level, highlighting the urgent need 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…
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…