Are we letting our “passion” veer into disrespect and incivility at work? While I see plenty of leadership development programs that propose social and emotional intelligence, we’re not
In today’s on-demand culture it seems everyone expects instantaneous gratification. Have you noticed how waiting for a 30-second microwave timer is more excruciating than waiting
Positive leaders have a genuinely encouraging mindset and determination to see the good in things. They continually battle negativity, model positivity and reinforce the expectation of a
As a leader, are you intentionally (and effectively) helping your employees in cultivating strengths? One of the aspects people value in their jobs the most
In today’s dynamic environment, strengths-based teams with a diverse set of skills and personalities create resilient, sustainable, and more productive teams. You see, when paired
Many leaders will tell you that what you need to know is learned on the job in response to stressful situations. But in order to
When it comes to resilient leadership, prudence is required. Unfortunately, in much of today’s culture the word prudent has negative connotations and is synonymous with being
I’ve been exploring what it takes for leaders to develop into more authentic leaders. Author Karissa Thacker in The Art of Authenticity (Wiley, 2016) suggests
Each summer, I receive more than one hundred new graduate HR students across a couple of sections of the Labor Issues and Conflict Management course
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
