A Love Letter to Leaders
As we find ourselves in one of the most trying and stressful times of many of our lives, I am trying to stay connected,…
Resources
Coaches Corner: The Annual Retreat
We’ve all been to at least one annual retreat. Usually held outside of the office, perhaps in a setting removed from the every day…
Creating a Dream Team
If you watched The Last Dance during quarantine like my family and I did, the phrase “Dream Team” may conjure up images of Michael Jordan and…
Embracing uncertainty ‘bird by bird’
Where have you gotten your best advice? Navigating this pandemic, I’ve drawn solace from wise words. A couple of years ago, I received Anne…
What is the return on investment for leadership development?
It’s natural for decision makers to ask for data: proof that a concept works and leaves an organization in a better place. It’s how…
Creative Solutions: A Back to School Realization
Recently, we had teacher one-on-ones to help set expectations for the school year and address any questions. In addition to dropping off school supplies…
Planning Ahead and Expecting the Unexpected
I love a good oxymoron: Planning for uncertainty Staying together alone Choosing the best worst-case scenario Creating clarity in crisis Letting go as a…
Self-Awareness and the Ego
Self-awareness is the ego’s antidote. The relationship between self-awareness and the ego is simple to understand but difficult to keep in mind day-to-day, relationship…
Leading Blindfolded: The Importance of Data
Bird Box is a book turned 2018 Netflix blockbuster reaching over 80 million views in the first month of its release. The movie takes…
A Remedy for the Cursed Position
We’ve all worked somewhere, at some point in time, and experienced high turnover in a particular role or position. It seems no matter who…
Coaches Corner: Budgets and Priorities
Nora, Brian and BJ are back in the “Coaches Corner” talking about leadership development from the vantage point of an HR Director, Vice President…
How do you grow and develop leaders inside your company?
In recent years, organizations of all sizes have launched internal leadership development programs in an effort to improve retention and help identify the next…