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In the fairly recent past, it was normal to have one or two jobs for an entire career and to live in one or two cities for your whole life. The norms are changing. It’s now common to have ten or more jobs in a career, to live in a dozen different cities or even different countries. You’ll find people who are dentists by day and musicians by night. The next generation might be the most diverse, in a variety of ways, that we’ve ever seen.
Read MoreWhat a hectic eighteen months we’ve been through. Our lives were turned upside down, so it’s easy to see how our priorities might be all shuffled up as well. Now we’re starting to see some sense of “normalcy” returning and people are starting to redefine success. It’s being called “The Great Resignation” or even "Great Awakening" as about 4 million people decided to quit their jobs in April alone. Burnout is the reason for quitting in many of these cases but people aren’t just switching employers, many of them are switching industries altogether. They are re-evaluating what is important and what they want in their careers. They are reorganizing their priorities.
Read MoreTechnology seems to have an ever-increasing role in the workplace. More and more of what we do can be automated, so one would think that workplace burnout would be steadily decreasing. That is not the case. Burnout at work is just as much of an issue today as it has ever been. As leaders, we’ve got to find ways to manage that burnout in ourselves and in our employees/coworkers.
Read MoreLeaders come in all shapes and sizes and from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. They lead and influence in a variety of different ways. There has to be some common ground between these different leaders though, right?
Read MoreA promotion is undoubtedly an exciting event in anyone's work-life: new title, new responsibilities, a new view from the next rung on the ladder. However, when a promotion puts you in a position where you'll be managing your former peers and co-workers, the new landscape can be treacherous.
Read MoreImagine this: you are about to land a huge client, finish a career-making project, or are otherwise on the cusp of achieving something monumental. Then, somehow, you miss a deadline, make a preventable mistake, or do something to undermine your chances of success. It can be brutal, watching your efforts slip through the cracks.
Read MorePatience is more than a virtue. It is an art. And like all other art forms, it takes practice, and a willingness to allow it to adapt as our lives and circumstances change to reap the benefits. As a leader, you are likely familiar with the importance of patience with your employees, colleagues, and resources.
Read MoreEvery January 1st, people all over the world see the new year as a symbolic fresh start and as an opportunity to make the most of a new beginning. Given the events of the year that just ended, this positive mindset seems more urgent than ever. However, while the events of 2020 are still very much with us and will likely linger for much longer, you can still have your most successful, productive, and positive year yet.
Read MoreFor many people, especially women, people of color, and LGBTQ+, asking for something can feel risky and intimidating. We often tell ourselves that we should just be happy with what we have. It’s a problem that, when you boil it down, reveals that we often don’t think we deserve what we want or need.
Read MoreOne of the signs of a great leader is the constant pursuit of learning and development. That’s because the best leaders, the ones who make a lasting and positive impact on their organizations, understand that development isn’t just for people starting out in their careers.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, chances are good that you’re a go-getter. As such, as soon as you hit one milestone or earn an accomplishment, you’re probably thinking about the next one, and take little, if any, time to celebrate your win. And why not?
Read MoreTime, attention, and energy are our most valuable currencies. They are all scarce and must be protected, even in the best of times. However, with the state of the world what it currently is, there are more demands on these vital resources than ever before. So, what’s a leader to do, especially when she has so many other pressing concerns, such as family, home, and self-care?
Read MoreWe are in a moment of massive change. No part of everyday life is as it was even six months ago. As a result, the ways we interact have also changed, not just in maintaining a distance of six feet from one another and wearing a mask to keep our communities safe. Increasingly, managers and team leaders are realizing that videoconferences are here to stay. Many are wondering how to continue leading effectively and inclusively in this new work situation.
Read MoreSelf-awareness is the key to personal growth as well as the foundation of high emotional intelligence, which is the ability to be aware of, control, and appropriately express emotions. Self-awareness is all about knowing ourselves, our personality, and, most crucially, our weaknesses. Together, these two skills allow us to handle interpersonal relationships of all kinds with empathy and integrity.
Read MoreSuccession development is one of those things that business leaders always seem to know they should institute, but hardly ever do. Some shy away from it because succession development can be threatening to the current leadership, or because it requires long-term discipline in a world focused on the short-term.
Read MoreA recent Gallup poll revealed the sobering fact that nearly two out of every three workers feel burned out. Burnout is very real and very dangerous. And although many of us are well acquainted with the risk of burning out while juggling work and childcare, doing so in our new and challenging reality of living through a global pandemic puts us at an increased risk of burnout. Collectively and as individuals, self-care is now more critical than ever for leaders.
Read MoreAs a leader, it's easy to assume that it's up to you to make the right decisions, to give practical instructions, and to generally make sure that things are running smoothly. While those roles are undoubtedly part of your job description, the most effective leaders know that there is one skill that must be done exceptionally well: asking questions. However, it doesn't end there.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 uncertainty has certainly created challenges and opportunities – depending on how you look at it. It is our choice as leaders how we react to this uncertainty. Here are the five “C’s” to keep in mind as you’re leading through COVID-19.
Read MoreToday’s professional world is moving at a breakneck pace and seems to be speeding up all the time. It’s no wonder, then, that everything we do seems to be measured by instant results. The quicker we can see the fruits of our labor, the more successful we feel, and the more in-demand our skills become.
Read MoreImagine that you're holding a beautiful ceramic dining plate in your hands. For some reason, you throw it to the ground, shattering it to pieces. Suddenly, however, you regret throwing the plate, so you apologize to it, hoping that it will reassemble itself and go back to the way it was. Unless this scenario is taking place in some surreal situation, the plate will remain unbroken; even if you decide to glue the pieces back together, it is irrevocably changed forever.
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