The Adaptability Quotient
We all know that to be a successful leader one needs to have intelligence – IQ. And we also know that “EQ” – Emotional Intelligence Quotient – is essential for effective leaders to communicate, have empathy with their team members and colleagues and know how to motivate and self-regulate. And now there is AQ- the Adaptability Quotient – the skills needed to pivot and change course in the rapidly changing work place. Here is a great article with tips on how to develop your AQ! Enjoy!
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Accentuate the Positive
As a leadership coach, I like to concentrate on the positive – focusing on strengths and things that work well and figuring out how to do them more often or even better. It’s also important to look at the common mistakes that leaders make, and how to remediate them. Here’s a great summary – it can help you be even more effective leader, as well as prevent turnover of your valued employees. Enjoy!
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Find Your Purpose
| What is your purpose? Why are you doing this job? These are key, fundamental questions as we ponder our roles as leaders. In the framework I use with leaders in their development, 5 Steps to Leadership Development, it’s the first step. As you grow in your leadership – honing your “Power of One,” this framework can help both you and those you are developing to stay on course. Here is a good article on finding your purpose. Enjoy!
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Benefit of a Strengths-based Leadership Approach
My mother always said “You attract more flies with honey.” Using a strengths-based leadership approach with our own leadership style as well as the people we lead has proven to be the most effective, and encouragement and connection is key to getting that philosophy across. Here are some great tips on how to encourage and engage. Enjoy!
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Make the Most of Your Written Communications
In this day and age of so many texts and emails, it is hard to know how to get our point across and assure we are heard. Here are some great tips. 
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Recognize, Release, and Renew to Promote Positive Change
One of the realities of life and work is that nothing stays the same. Just when we think we have things handled and moving ahead swimmingly, something comes in from left field, throwing us off-balance, back into uncertainty. Often this unexpected change causes sadness and grief in us and in those we lead. This article provides a good framework to assist us as we move through sadness and uncertainty to a new reality, along with some tips as to how to help your team. Hope it’s helpful!
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Strategic Communication for Leaders
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One of the most important skills a leader must utilize is strategic communication – first you need a strategy, and then you need to communicate it. Here is a great formula to do just that, with some great tips. Enjoy!
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Giving Effective Feedback
One of the most important factors in sustainable, positive leadership growth is getting and giving feedback. It is so important for leaders to ask for it, and to give it, thereby modeling it for employees and also gaining important information. Here are some great tips on what NOT to do regarding feedback. Good luck!
How to Do Great Things
Hello! I am so fortunate to work with talented leaders, supporting them as they make remarkable contributions to their organizations, communities and the world. Components that are necessary for these contributions include drive, taking risks and focus. This article is a great summary. Enjoy!
Effective Leadership Communication
Hello! One of the things I have learned in working in the field of human behavior and the workplace is that so much of what we do is habit. Here are some great communication habits to adapt that will help improve collaboration in the workplace. Enjoy!