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Change Leadership vs. Change Management
Today’s VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world is constantly shifting and with that, the need for highly skilled change leaders is in demand. Many would think that when I refer to a “Change Leader” I’m referring to someone who can implement the processes, tools and procedures to manage the change, right? Well, that’s only…
Read MoreUsing our “Ticky Tacky” Ways of Thinking as a Trigger Towards Diversity
Inclusive leadership is a fundamental capability for 21st century leadership. -Jacqui Grey and Christine Cox Little boxes on the hillside. Little boxes made of ticky tacky. And they all look just the same. -Malvina Reynolds in 1962 The above quote is an outtake of song written by Malvina Reynolds in 1962 which at the time was…
Read MoreMoving on Up! Successfully Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager
Congratulations! You’ve recently been promoted to a manager role from an individual contributor role. What a great opportunity for you to advance your career! And beware! There are challenges you will face during this transition. Being prepared to navigate through them will set you on a better path to success. And for those managers who…
Read MoreThis is Your Brain on Hybrid
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it…
Read MoreSix “Musts” for Leading Change
In the past few years, companies have needed to rapidly implement change across the organization to adapt to difficult times. Companies thrived, survived, or died from the sudden changes necessary to continue serving customers. Hopefully, nothing like the pandemic ever graces our world again, but even so, sudden change is something to anticipate and prepare…
Read MoreHow to Thrive (Not Just Survive) Disruptive Change
COVID and Hybrids and Change, oh my! It’s no news that learning how to navigate in our current world is challenging. It can be mind-numbing at times. And our workplaces are no exception. We no longer have “silver bullets” that are used to help lead and navigate our way through this chaos. There is no…
Read MoreThe Great Resignation: Three Sure Fire Tactics to Stop the Bleeding
A shift has occurred. And it won’t go away anytime soon. It’s being referred to as “The Great Resignation” and it marks the mass exodus of workers from their current positions to pursue new opportunities. According to FRED Economic Data, there have been at least 2.8 million resignations nationwide in each of the last six…
Read MoreFlourishing in the Hybrid Work Model
The post-COVID workforce has turned hybrid. Some employees have gone fully remote or in the office, but most are a mix of both which results in a whole new set of complications for employers and employees. What is a Hybrid Work Model? A hybrid work model is a mix of in-office and remote work. This…
Read MoreHow to Keep Employees Remotely Engaged
When the world suddenly moved to remote work in 2020, many individuals and companies struggled to adjust. Employees who went from an office environment with constant activity to alone at home experienced an internal battle to stay focused and productive while fighting the temptation to slack off. Supervisors and managers were no longer checking in…
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