“We cannot hold on to things and enter.” Mark Nepo Baggage – it comes in many forms. Regret Anger and Resentment Need for Perfection Lack of Forgiveness As a leader, I believe we need to set a good example for our staff, for our peers, or for our boss. Indeed, everyone is watching a leader… Read more »
It’s summertime and for many organizations, this means a slight increase in the workforce. I had the pleasure of running into a client this weekend and learned her business has grown about 15% this year and will probably increase by another 10-15% this month. After exchanging the basics about her business’ growth, the conversation turned to Onboarding. When… Read more »
Courage It has been defined as strength in the face of pain, grief or fear. There is no doubt that great leaders are courageous leaders. They inspire employees, energize customers, and position their companies for success. They take risks, they make decisions with the potential for revolutionary change, and they boldly stand up for what is right and just.… Read more »
Entitlement – it rears its ugly head from time to time at work. The term “entitlement” refers to the belief that we deserve some particular reward or benefit. Not because we met or exceeded a goal, not because we have expended exceptional effort, but because we believe someone “owes” us something simply because we exist. I… Read more »
Employee Engagement Those words get thrown around like candy at a parade…but I wonder if people really know what they mean. I refer to employee engagement as the “give a darn factor” and have, for nearly my entire career, been paying attention to those employees who do and who do not give a darn. I have noticed… Read more »
My mentor told me years ago that I could increase my value at work by having a strong focus on my purpose. This bit of advice resonated with me because my mother used to tell me that once I identified my purpose in life, I would be better able to eliminate items and issues that… Read more »
There has been a lot of talk lately about honesty. One can barely go out in public without hearing something about truth or lack thereof. This morning, two people in front of me at the coffee shop were talking about it. I heard one of them say, “you know darn well he’s hiding something.” I… Read more »
This is the first week of Spring – it’s a time for awakening, it’s a time for renewal, or it’s a time for growth! It seems fitting that The Strive Group’s first post is about change. It goes without saying that change is difficult. If it were easy, “change management” wouldn’t be a multi-million dollar… Read more »