Tensions Are Running High – How to Turn Down the “Heat”

We’ve all been in meetings where the discussion gets heated. They’re not fun. Team communication needs to feel safe now more than ever.

How to Plan When We Don’t Know What’s Next

Let’s be honest. There’s no “recovery playbook” in this COVID-19 world. There are, however, lots of assumptions out there—assumptions about when things will return to normal, what that new norm might look like, and how we’ll be impacted.

Three Activities That Make Business Recovery Possible

In the midst of uncertainty, stability is anything but a buzzword. It’s a hot commodity. Your business must have it to move from crisis to recovery. The odds of recovery and resilience are more possible if you do the following:

Procrastination is a Leadership Pitfall 

Hard as it might be to admit it, we sometimes put off the tough stuff in our job. Procrastination is a leadership pitfall. Here are some points to keep in mind:

Proactive vs. Reactive Leadership in Times of Crisis 

With the understanding that it’s necessary to spend time in reactive mode just to keep up with the hour-to-hour changes of business and the world, there is also an opportunity for leaders to make a strategic, conscious effort to be in the proactive space.

How to Handle the (Temporary) New Normal 

In the spirit of helping all leaders, we’re sharing some of what we know to be true, based on our consulting expertise that’s been ongoing since 1960. Since that time, we’ve helped tens of thousands of leaders and clients manage serious challenges.

Reel in Reactive Leadership

As a leader, do you ever feel like you’re moving from one problem to another, putting out fires, problem-solving for your employees, or “saving the day,” but on a few too many days? You’re not alone.

Ready to Better Your Leadership? 

Is this the year to “up” your leadership competency? Studies show that there’s immense value in leadership programs, not just value related to developing the leader but for the benefit of building up your people and your organization’s bottom line.

Delegate! Delegate! Delegate! (But How???)

Delegation enables leaders to empower and develop their people’s skills, abilities and, ultimately, passion for their jobs. It can be challenging, particularly if you’re a leader who has always maintained a high or extreme level of control. Given this, let’s explore a few ways to retain critical control while delegating effectively.

Step Back to Build Better Organizational Alignment

One of the biggest struggles leaders face: goal achievement. Numerous studies show that 80 percent of organizations fall short of their goals—why? For starters, they’re not aligned around vital goals.