Most of us communicate in the style we are most comfortable with, and we assume everyone else likes our style, understands it, and gets what they need from our messages. If we’re honest, we are engaging in self-deception. Each person has a unique personality style. If you understand your style, and can also interpret someone…
No one likes to have difficult conversations, especially at work. But sometimes, they’re unavoidable. Let’s cover three of the worst work-related conversations you could have and how to handle them in a professional way. You’re great but your work “Needs Improvement”. This is a tough conversation to have, but it’s important to be honest with…
Most of us have a healthy inner critic that cautions us to consider if the challenge ahead is more than we can deal with. As we get older and sometimes wiser, with a few ugly failures under our belt, we often become too cautious. Managing your inner voice can be a daunting task, especially when…
The world of work is constantly evolving, and changes such as mergers, layoffs, and growth can be both exciting and challenging. While these events can bring new opportunities for employees and companies alike, they can also create stress and uncertainty. By proactively managing these changes, organizations and individuals can mitigate the negative impacts and maximize…
Is your company at risk of losing its most important team members? Financial services and professional services, which mostly consist of accounting and consulting firms. are leaving their jobs at an increasing rate in 2022 according to a recent MIT Sloan Management Review report. According to CNBC, “ More than 60% of workers who quit…
Keeping the workforce engaged has been a delicate dance. In 2022, many large companies, including GM, Amazon, Apple, and Citi Bank have declared a return to the office for employees – only to walk it back or reschedule that return until “later.” Goldman Sachs famously insisted all workers return to the office full-time in March…
Is your company missing their big chance? Managing a growing company is exciting and full of challenges. A major challenge is hiring and onboarding new employees. Is your company’s onboarding process employee-centric? When great employees are hard to find, it’s important that your onboarding process puts the employee first – so that the employee feels…
As a manager, there are times when you need to provide feedback to your staff. Oftentimes, managers tell the employee that the feedback is not personal – it’s all in service of supporting the business. But all feedback is personal – whether it’s positive or negative. How do you provide advice to your employees and…
Adaptability is now paramount to sustainable business viability. Therefore, the future’s most viable businesses are building “adaptive cultures” today.
Are you an adaptive leader? Although 2020 has been a very difficult year for many people, reactions to constant change are universal. Reevaluate, reimagine, and innovate. In the world of 2020, with the pandemic raging, the politicians trying to persuade, and uncertainty prevalent in our lives, we are all trying to make do under very…
