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Did You Miss These Olympic Leadership Lessons?
Whether you are an Olympics geek or not, there are some foundational, which is to say critically important, leadership concepts we can learn from the Olympics. In my current state of ongoing recuperation from my injuries, I spent a lot of time watching the Olympics...
Personality Assessments and Profitability: Stop leaving money on the table
There is a reason that top-performing companies invest in personality assessments as part of their employee growth programs—the knowledge gained from assessments results in more profit, representing as much as a 700% ROI. Personality assessments have gained...
Understanding and Responding to Concerns about Personality Assessments
My introduction to personality assessments was met with a mix of curiosity and caution. On the one hand, I looked forward to learning more about myself and hopefully gaining a clearer sense of direction. On the other hand, I feared that I would be “put in a box,”...
May is Mental Awareness Month
Did you know that May is Mental Fitness Month? I did not. Until last night when I happened to hear on the local news that May is indeed, Mental Awareness Month. In fact, May has been Mental Awareness Month since 1949! As a leader, here are some reasons this matters to...
Give the Gift of Employee Wellbeing
Who are your leadership heroes? To be sure, there are many to choose from: Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Sun Tzu, General Patton, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus Christ, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and the prophet...
Employees Leave Leaders, Not Jobs
Two people I know well, Pat and Bob, were recently offered jobs that came with substantial pay raises. One friend took the new job, the other did not. Both are professional and capable. Both are hard workers, enjoy their work, and make important contributions in their...
5 Ways to Make the Most of Employee Voice
In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, harnessing the collective voice of your employees can be a powerful tool for success. Employee voice refers to the expression of opinions, suggestions, and concerns by the workforce, and smart leaders recognize its...
Leaders do These 4 Things to Alleviate Anxiety
In my previous blog, I shared with you a 4-step process to deal with anxiety when it shows up. As a leader, you know that anxiety will show up as you face deadlines, your emotions, other’s emotions, and a host of other personal and professional demands. Anxiety floods...
Use R.A.I.N. to Wash Away Your Anxiety
As a leader, your path to success often encounters high-pressure situations, tough decisions, hard conversations, and a constant demand for peak performance. It's no surprise that anxiety can become a frequent companion on this journey. The good news is that anxiety...
Self Care Series 4: Caring for Your Spirit
I once heard a leader say that "every decision a leader makes is a spiritual decision. It affects the spirit of the people that they lead." That exposes another aspect of leadership that seems to be easily overlooked. This concept transcends the notion of religion and...
Self-Care Series III: Your Relationships Matter.
That may seem like an obvious statement. When we are with friends, we feel positive emotions such as acceptance, safety, and a sense of being known. Our brains release chemicals such as oxytocin, dopamine, and epinephrine that make us feel happy. When things are not...
Self Care Series II – Physical Care
Phew! Right after I published my last blog post, Self-Care Series I - Love Yourself, my assistant quit. My life was thrown into upheaval and I have been scrambling. I am finally getting back into the groove thanks to my new assistant, who is truly a God-send. That...