Leading is hard

Leading is hard

What more do they want from us?! Being called into our boss’ office and told that we’re being promoted to a new leadership position is exciting! After all, it’s what we’ve been working toward our whole career! We feel appreciated and valued for all the hard work we’ve...
Speaking up hurts sometimes

Speaking up hurts sometimes

How offering unique ideas and challenging the status quo can sting when your workplace isn’t safe Have you ever felt punished for voicing an idea or opinion at work? How did it feel? Have you ever been thanked and celebrated for having a novel idea or opinion at work?...
Unproductive emotions, or human?

Unproductive emotions, or human?

Seeing our employees for the whole-humans they are, “negative” emotions and all I’m often struck by some of the bold statements made in social media. Given the work I do and the folks I choose to follow, I’m sometimes stopped in my tracks by how brilliant some are....
Be a transformational leader

Be a transformational leader

The simple things that make anyone’s leadership … transformational Transformational. That word has weight. It’s not heavy in a drag-me-down kind of way. But it’s big when you stop to think about it. Leadership is used so often that its meaning wanes. I bet if I...
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