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Pivoting For Pandemic Success
Times are tough for a lot of people, entrepreneurs included. COVID-19 and the safety requirements associated with minimizing its spread have wreaked continuing havoc on businesses of all shapes and sizes. Despite government stimulus programs, well over 11 million Americans remain unemployed. While a great many American businesses have struggled during these times and while some have been forced to close their doors for good,
Pivoting For Pandemic Success
Times are tough for a lot of people, entrepreneurs included. COVID-19 and the safety requirements associated with minimizing its spread have wreaked continuing havoc on businesses of all shapes and sizes. Despite government stimulus programs, well over 11 million Americans remain unemployed. While a great many American businesses have struggled during these times and while some have been forced to close their doors for good,
How Do I Find Hope?
by Dave Bushy “Always Have Hope.” This philosophy informs the simplest and most profound outlook humans can hold in their hearts. It is a quote
High-Potential Programs Can Help Some Employees And Hurt Others. Here’s How We Can Design A Fairer System
By Natasha Ouslis and Zad El-Makkaoui Companies invest in high potential programs with the goal of developing their star employees into future leaders. As exciting as these programs
Attend to Others – Give Them the Gift of Yourself
I learn from every client. One lesson in particular that comes to mind came from a young leader with whom I recently worked. My client
The Leader as a “Heat Sink”
In everything from soldering circuit boards to dissipating the thermal energy created by computer server farms, the technological world appreciates the value of a “heat
The Two Best Bosses You’ll Ever Have – Continuing Lessons From My First Sergeant
It seems like a lifetime ago that I was sitting with another G.I., commenting about my commander in the military. The animated discussion I was
Going Slow To Go Fast
In a recent discussion with one of my colleagues, she compared the work she is doing with teams to rebooting her computer. Every once in
Imposter At Arms
Every veteran eventually faces the same thing: the day they leave military service and venture into the civilian world to start the next chapter of
Weeds and Wishes
Over the weekend I heard the story of a mom who, when asked what moments were bringing her joy as she endured the COVID-19 stay
The Path to Reopening: Leadership in Times of Crisis
In the past two months, I have had the opportunity to witness teams facing the most challenging situations they have ever experienced. It is an
How to Stay Creative While Working Remotely
When we meet in person, something absolutely magical happens. We look each other in the eye, share a story or two, then something may just
Essential Leadership in the New World of Work
Since March, our world of work has changed more than any of us ever would have imagined. Now organizations are starting to explore a phased
Former POW Shares Thoughts On Surviving And Thriving In Difficult Times
The last few months have fundamentally changed the way many people live their lives day-to-day. Over the last few weeks, in particular, I have