What Could You Give Up to be More Effective?
This week sees the start of the Christian time of Lent. Of note, this isn’t a religious post. It’s a post about being more effective as a leader and/or person….
Emotions are Just Data – Understand Them for Better Results at Work
There’s a common opinion that business is just about the facts, being rational and that it’s not personal. And we’ve all seen the following at work whether in others or…
Balancing Strategic Focus vs Operational Execution
This topic of strategy vs operations has always been a discussion point with my Executive coaching clients. It’s comes up even more now with the uncertainty of the pandemic and…
Another Unconscious Bias for Leaders to Unearth
This is my second article about cognitive bias – the collection of faulty ways of thinking that might be hardwired into the human brain according to American Professor, Ben Yagoda….
The Unconscious Bias Every Leader Needs to Know
We all have biases. They aren’t all bad. I hold a bias that those in the medical profession are caring, intelligent and giving. It’s usually the biases with negative consequences…
Ditch New Year Resolutions. Find fun things to do near ME.
Want to make lemonade out of lemons given how this year has started?
Pursue a 21-4-21 project for yourself Instead of new year’s resolutions.
Vision for 2021: Create Your Future. More of What You Want.
With 2020 behind us, thankfully, and the lengthening of daylight each day, my positivity says things can only get better. Now is the time to think and dream about 2021….
Conflict –Resolve it, if not Avoid it, at Work or Home
Nervous about conflict? Even with the people you’ll be with over the holidays? Here are top tips for Resolving, if not Avoiding, Conflict at Work or Home.
Self Reflection of 2020 to Capture Your Lessons Learned
We won’t forget 2020. We’ll remember where we were this year like my parents did when JFK was shot. Let’s also remember the lessons learned through self reflection on the…
Blood Donation and Organ Donation – The Best Christmas Gifts
Want to give a Christmas gift or Hanukah gift that lasts a lifetime and costs you nothing? It’s possible. Many people are being quite reflective this year given the global…
Giving Feedback – Afraid the Recipient will take it Personally?
Are you reluctant giving feedback? If so, you are like many leaders and managers. Two clients said this last week: “I don’t want them to take it personally.” What came…
Office Christmas Party or Festive Party Ideas for Remote Working
Office Christmas parties can be awkward for leaders at the best of times. How do you be inclusive of all religions and traditions? How do you create a situation for…
