Category: Blog
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. 
Enjoy!
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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
Hello!
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!
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!