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Leadership Lesson from The Office
A positive leadership lesson from The Office. I’ve used several clips from the television show The Office as examples of what NOT to do as a leader! But after listening to an interview with Steve Carell, there’s much to learn about what TO do from the behind-the-scenes of the show. In this video, I share one of the biggest leadership lessons from this show for you to foster a supportive environment.
The Missing Ingredient for Advancing Women
We believe there are four ingredients to keeping your employees happy, but unfortunately, one of them is often missing when it comes to advancing women, especially women into leadership positions. Find out in this video which one is missing and what you can begin doing to create change today.
It’s Hard to Let Go
I broke up with my boyfriend! It was in 8th grade and it wasn’t easy. In fact, I avoided it for several weeks because I didn’t want to hurt his feelings. The funny thing is, I often see managers doing the same. It’s hard to let go! In this week’s video, uncover the costs when you hold on for too long.
The Erosion of Social Skills
How much are you losing due to confusion, miscommunication, and misalignment? Gen Z employees are not prepared to enter the workforce – they’ve had few in-person opportunities to observe norms and determine what is appropriate or effective within their organization. But the true reality is that EVERYONE’S social skills have eroded since 2020! While organizations are throwing money into the technology side of communication, they’re missing the humanity side of the problem.
Psychological First Aid is the Band-Aid
With employees suffering from mental health challenges, organizations are bringing in the resources to administer psychological first aid. We argue that this is simply putting a band-aid on the symptoms and not addressing the disease. In this video we take a look under the microscope and uncover the disease plaguing employee well-being, and how organizations can fight against it.
Most Leaders Don’t Acknowledge Their Employees
When was the last time you received recognition at work? If it wasn’t recently, you’re not alone! 40% of employees report receiving recognition only a FEW TIMES PER YEAR OR LESS! Yet, when managers offer recognition that hits the mark, employees are more connected, engaged, productive, and loyal. So why don’t more managers engage in recognition and do it more frequently? We find that time and lack of intention are the most common reasons. But if I think about how I spent my time during the majority of the weeks in a year, I had more access to and spent more time with my direct reports than I did with my own children. And I can’t imagine recognizing my kids’ great work only a few times per year! So time must not be an excuse! I invite you to watch this video to find out how you can ditch the time excuse and become intentional with employee recognition.
You May Be Quiet Firing Without Realizing It
I was bullied by my boss! He used this tactic as his way of attempting to quietly fire me. Let’s just say, it didn’t end up in his favor! While my manager’s actions were intentional and horrific, what I find most alarming is that #quietfiring can actually occur amongst managers who CARE DEEPLY about their employees. Listen here as I share more about this current and urgent issue, so that you don’t get caught up in this detrimental trap!
Top Trend Shaping the Workplace
Did you know that kids text each other even when they’re sitting side by side? While I became very aware of this about six years ago, what frightens me is the fact that these kids are now in your offices – these are your corporate employees! Find out more about how this predicament has created the top trend shaping today’s workplace.
3 in 2023: Rules for Women Leaders
My daughter, Reese, told me about a discussion in her 8th grade history class centered around lack of choices for students. While rules established for middle schoolers are there for order and safety (imagine pre-teens with no rules!), the 3 in 2023 rules for women leaders are not for the same purpose. Find out why you need rules if you want to set your sights high and truly accelerate in leadership this year!
How to Create Ready-Now Leaders
How ready does one need to be for a leadership promotion? How much does a person need to demonstrate that they’re ready to lead others? Are organizations truly promoting based on leadership readiness, or other criteria? Find out how organizations should be thinking about their top talent and leadership pipeline.
Trapped at a Dead-End
It’s a new year and you may be feeling burned out or stuck, wondering what to do if you’re unable or unwilling to leave your current job. I wondered the same thing immediately after I crashed in December 2013. For several months of post-burnout recovery, I felt like I couldn’t leave my position. Our family built a life primarily based on my income, so unless we were willing to completely change that, I would need to figure out how to take control of my current situation. If you’re feeling stuck, in this week’s video I’ll provide you with one practice to implement that will get you unstuck.
Do You Suffer from Productivity Paranoia?
Have you heard the phrase productivity paranoia? It’s what many leaders suffer from in this new era of the hybrid work model. Many have gone so far as to use technology to track activity, as they’re without the visual cues they used to get when they could actually see their employees as they walked down the hall. But what is truly being tracked? Is it relevant? Is it meeting the end goal that organizations want? In this week’s video, hear more about productivity paranoia and the strategies leaders can take in lieu of this ailment.
Should We Call Burnout Something Else?
Scrolling through social media I saw this quote, “Instead of burnout, let’s call it ‘I changed my mind.'” It was centered around a person’s professional ambitions. Well, I had a visceral reaction to this statement! In this week’s video I share more about my reaction, along with the research to support it, so that you can possibly reframe how you think about professional ambition and burnout in your own life.
Keep Them Happy Before January
The number of job searches skyrockets on the first Wednesday in January, reaching 70% more searches vs. the average day. It will be here on January 4th – that’s less than 5 weeks away! Before this date and as you’re preparing for your employees to head out for the holidays, let’s revisit the four ingredients to keep employees happy. Perfect time to plan and communicate prior to the biggest job searching day of the year!
Maximize Your Leadership Time in the Office
My husband, Matt, commutes nearly 60 miles to the office – ONE WAY! So you better believe if he’s going to spend time on the road driving nearly 120 miles for one day in the office, he’s going to maximize his time. And you, as a leader, better do the same. Here are four specific actions to take that will benefit you and your team to capitalize on the time in the office.
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