After having a great conversation with Jen Grogono and Michael Wright of uStudio, it got me thinking again about the ROI of soft skills as it applies to leaders and managers in a company. Return on investment (ROI) measures the profitability […]
Some things that make a great manager. […]
The human brain is wired to connect with other brains. From the moment we are born, we crave connection with others. We need it for our survival. […]
I have studied people, books, TED talks, etc. I realized many leaders repeat what others have done, which works for a while. There are interesting takes on how leaders lead in a new digitally connected world. […]
No matter how creative you are, there are times when the creativity bug just doesn’t hit you. The culprit? Something we all experience. Stick with me as I reveal what blocks creativity. Creative blocks are […]
The past two years have been anything but predictable for, well, anyone. But despite that, some teams and leaders have emerged stronger than ever—and in some teams I have seen morale is at an all-time […]
Yesterday I found myself reminiscing about live human interaction…fond memories of gathering with others… It was a large L&D conference. I was taking a break with a large cup of joe, and had just settled […]
Create a distraction-free environment. We know it’s tempting to pick up your phone and check your social media accounts, but it can be counterproductive. There are too many notifications coming through at every hour of […]
We all have our own ways of getting ready for the week ahead. The trick is to find one that works best for us and stick with it. Not everyone has the same weekend rituals; […]
What makes a conversation a coaching conversation? There could be many answers. And some common denominators are A trusted, safe place to untangle one’s thoughts A wise, sounding board who is on your side Thought-provoking, […]
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