Everywhere we turn, we are forced to figure out new ways of doing things. And, we are seeing both sides of the human reaction spectrum. From those that turn in on themselves and find only despair to those that want to innovate our way out of this. For us, at The Conversations That Matter, we […]
It’s always a bit strange to write about myself on this business blog. After all, you aren’t here to read about my life…at least I hope you aren’t. I hope you are here to learn, be encouraged and find support in your professional life. In the case of this post, I am going to use
Remembering the Lessons I’ve Learned Read Post »
Vision. Focus. Clarity. Alignment. Prioritizing your Life. It’s that time of year when we start with an empty slate and try to build a life that lines up our activities with our priorities. This year, maybe more than others, even more people are honing in on the 2020 Vision – bringing the focus into your
2020 Focus – Are your Priorities in Line with your Life? Read Post »
Fast-paced, exhausting and soul-sucking—those are the terms that employees use to describe the American workplace today. It’s not hard to understand. Even at the best workplaces, we have days where we feel like a cog in the machine of the business we serve, underappreciated and unseen. Since you read the headline and clicked the link
Honoring People at Work Read Post »
Humans aren’t robots, so why do we treat them like they are. Why do we apply formulaic systems to human interactions? Why do we expect simple actions to only cause one reaction with no room for variation? Humans aren’t robots, so let’s quit treating them like they are. Instead, let’s place high-value on variations of
Humans Aren’t Robots Read Post »
I took a class in college on leadership and it asked the question, ‘who are some of the most significant leaders throughout history?’ Inevitably, the same names get thrown out – Oprah Winfrey and Adolf Hilter. It’s always a bit of a slap in the face to hear that last name. Afterall, nearly all would
Giving Leaders the Training They Need and Deserve! Read Post »
As I send kids back to school and refocus on getting a routine in place for The Conversations That Matter, I find myself wondering if I need a few new tools for my briefcase. Afterall, we go out of our way to make sure our kids have everything they need to be successful. Why shouldn’t
What’s in Your Briefcase? Read Post »
BAD LEADER TYPE #3 – THE VIP LEADER Fact: Good leaders keep a ship moving forward by empowering others. Bad leaders move a ship forward by doing it themselves. Above the surface – The leader is the hardest working person in the room. She makes the most sales, does the most work for every project and
Lessons in Bad Leadership – The VIP Leader Read Post »
Fact: The loudest, most confident voice can stifle forward-movement. On the surfaceYour leader is mighty and likes his role as the go-to-always-has-the-answer-person. He has a big personality and draws people and energy to him. Employees and outsiders are easily awed by his charm and presence. Below the surface He doesn’t seem to have many long conversations with the people
Lessons in Bad Leadership – The Hero Leader Read Post »
In our previous blog post (HERE), we examined three bad leadership character. In this post, we will dig deeper into the first type – The Popular Leader. BAD LEADER TYPE #1 – THE POPULAR LEADER Fact: Good leaders build loyalty to ideas and the whole organization. Bad leaders build loyalty to themselves. On the surface Perhaps you
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