Category: Blog
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!
Pathway to Leadership
Happy New Year! We can all be working on our leadership development, no matter what our position or level of experience. Here are some great tips that are easy to implement to keep in mind. Enjoy and best wishes for a successful year in leadership!
The Benefits of Gratitude
Hello! Thanksgiving is a time to take stock of the blessings of our lives. It’s also a good time to “ritualize” the important practice of gratefulness. Taking 2 minutes per day and consciously thinking about the 5 people, events, or other blessings is a habit that can reap a variety of benefits, as noted in this article. Wishing you a healthy and joyful time of Thanksgiving and gratitude!
Being Self Aware
Hello! This article on self-awareness starts out a bit unusually but has some great info on the importance of self-awareness in leadership and good things to keep in mind to increase it. Enjoy!
What is Your Executive Presence?
Executive Presence is a powerful tool in one’s toolbox – at any level. It is so important for us to realize how to maximize our presence. Here’s a good reminder. Enjoy!
The 360 Degree Assessment Process
As I coach innovative and successful leaders, I see the importance and impact of receiving honest “360 degree” feedback. Often it is a pivotal moment in a leader’s career, both regarding where they can improve, but also in hearing where they are currently making an impact and how they can use their strengths to be even more impactful. Here is a good summary article about the 360 process. Enjoy!
Trust: Essential to Leadership
Trust is the foundational element of a successful leadership team. In essence, it is the ability to discuss and address issues that are getting in the way of success, and being vulnerable with one another about strengths, problems and weaknesses. It is built over time, through many interactions, and can be fragile during times of change and stress. Here is a very good article, quoting some of my favorite experts on the subject. Enjoy!
Change is constant. That’s what we always hear. So how do we best manage that and help others navigate that reality? Here are some great tips. Enjoy!
Reflecting on Leadership
I am so pleased to be affiliated as the Leadership Resource (and member) of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). As such, I am responsible for helping to design and then facilitate the initial session of the year; the topic is “Leading and Managing.” This year, my colleague Carol Bennett, assisted me in as we led the group discussions and also provided individualized debriefs of the results of their leadership assessments. Below is the wonderful description by Kacie, one of the participants in this year’s class. It is a pleasure and a privilege to help this year’s class, the second LeadershipFPRA class, as they move forward in their leadership development. Please see her description below. Thanks Kacie!