The Mindful Leadership Paradox: How Being Soft Can Make You Strong
Raise your hand if you remember the iconic tagline “Softer Side of Sears,” or let’s start with, raise your hand if you even remember Sears Department Store. Now that I have dated myself, let’s get into why I embarked on this path and the concept of the softer side of leading, also known as Mindful […]
The Mindful Leader’s Edge: Introducing the Path to Mindfulness
Can you believe it’s already time to bid farewell to the dog days of summer? Let’s cross our fingers and hope the scorching heat wave bids us adieu too. In the bustling business world, summer vacations have wrapped up, the kids are back in school, and we find ourselves staring down the final months of […]
Accountable Inspiration: Striking the Perfect Leadership Balance for Success
The term “leader” often brings a charismatic and inspiring figure to mind, while “manager” might suggest a more structured, results-driven role. Leaders and managers are integral roles to the success of an organization, but striking the right balance between the two is a delicate task. The balance involves adjusting your leadership style accordingly and promoting […]
The Leader’s Playbook: A Comprehensive Guide from Onboarding to Offboarding
Leading a team in today’s technologically advanced and socially conscious world demands exceptional skills and techniques. However, with the right tools, it can also be an incredibly fulfilling experience. While we began this leadership series with humor by exploring the personality traits of the Founding Fathers, it’s important to delve into the realities of leadership […]
When Teamwork is Just Not Working: 5 Ways Behavioral Insight Can Improve Team Effectiveness
What do you do when a team is just not working? We see it happen all the time: people are thrown together because their expertise is needed on a project, and even though everyone knows what to do, they just can’t seem to get it done together. Meetings go nowhere, and everyone leaves frustrated. Or […]
Redefining Leadership: Embracing the Power of Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace
With the current focus on workplace culture (and how to improve it), servant leadership has become a hot topic. Unfortunately, traditional leadership often brings to mind someone imposing their will on others through aggressive power plays. Servant leadership, though, shows us another way to approach the responsibilities of leading, guiding, and inspiring employees. What is […]
5 Revolutionary Personalities in Today’s Workplace: A Look at the Founding Fathers’ Personality Types
The founding fathers of the United States were some of the most influential figures in American history. They came from different backgrounds and had different views on politics and society, but they all shared this in common: they were fearless, rebellious, and bold. They were the kind of people who didn’t take no for an […]
National Clean Your Room Day: How Personality Traits Affect Your Cleaning Style
Yes, that’s right; we are going to talk about cleaning your room and personality in this blog. May 10th is National Clean Your Room Day, a day dedicated to the idea that a clean and tidy living space leads to improved mental clarity and overall well-being. While this may seem like a trivial holiday — […]
4 Components of a Dynamic, Welcoming Work Culture: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
There is a growing demand among employees, job seekers, and consumers to work for and with companies that show a commitment to cultivating a diverse culture. Organizations who put in the effort to build this inclusive workforce experience measurable benefits in increased talent pools, greater productivity, and higher profitability. More and more, employees are looking […]
How to Recognize and Address Employee Burnout
April 7th is World Health Day, and 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of its sponsor, The World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme is “Health for All.” Each year World Health Day brings us together to focus on global health issues and the rise of diseases caused by increased air pollution, lack of health care […]
