Never underestimate the power of intention. My words of the year for 2022 were Discipline & Freedom. A bit opposing and yet extremely useful in where I knew I needed to grow. I knew if I really wanted to stay honest with myself, I would need to rein in how I work, live and create […]
Leadership Lessons from the Desk of Tammy Krings Read Post »
In August, we created a must see summer reading list, perfect for those warm days spent in the sun. Now that summer has ended, and holiday travel is on the horizon, we have put together a list of our favorite podcast episodes to keep you company this season. Not only have we provided recommendations for
Podcast Series: Top Recommendations Read Post »
Several years ago, Wiley had a big theme under the same title, “From Me to We.” It was, and still is, significant as it focuses on moving from a hierarchical leadership model with an all-powerful leader to a team-driven model with leadership throughout. Now, as The Conversations That Matters grows, I am doing the same.
Last week, our team at The Conversations That Matter wrapped up a two-and-a-half-year-long project. It was enormous and took a lot of creativity and bandwidth from each of us. But, to say we grew a lot – in our knowledge and expertise and our relationships – is an understatement. Frankly, we were all ready for
Stopping to Smell the Roses Read Post »
Our team at The Conversations That Matter has been working on a custom tool for an exciting client. The tool is focused on what it takes to have an innovative culture. I could get buried in the amazing content that has already been written on this very topic. It’s fascinating. There is one key to
Culture of Innovation Read Post »
History has always judged leaders differently than when they are in the midst of their role. Aristotle calls real leadership the “excellence of character.” We’ve learned, over time, that the true character of a leader isn’t always known in the midst of their leadership. “While leaders are judged by how well they respond to a
How will History Judge Leaders During the Pandemic? Read Post »
There are BIG changes happening in how most businesses are operating right now and it is more important than ever to lead with clarity. In the past year, employees have shifted from fully-in-the-office to fully-at-home. Now, most workers are in some sort of hybrid situation that will likely change again and again before it settles
Lead with Clarity So Everyone Wins! Read Post »
Everyone wants to know the secret. The one thing that will make all the difference. The one thing that separates those that appear to have it together from those who struggle to keep it together. As part of my work, I get to hear the stories of what’s working for the leaders I coach and what seems
7 Practices of Exceptional Leaders Read Post »
It’s that time of the year – where our inboxes are being filled with all kinds of temptations to pull us into someone else’s goal for the year: to lose weight, flatten your abs, get off of sugar, out of debt, take that dream family vacation or make more money. While these messages can be quite tempting,
Why People Like Fresh Starts Read Post »
My husband takes a nap everyday…at 5:15 pm when he’s done with all of his meetings for the workday. It’s exhausting, and it has gotten worse. Okay, not everyday, but he’d like to! The full, packed days of “being on” have become exhausting, and it’s gotten worse. I am hearing this more and more. Working
When Meetings Drag You Down Read Post »
