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I’m So Busy – How Do I Prepare for a Meeting?
You’re a busy manager and it’s Sunday evening. You’re trying to get ready for the upcoming week. You log onto your work calendar and incredulously look at your Monday schedule wide-eyed. You are booked with continuous back-to-back meetings from 7 am until 6 pm! “What happened?” you ask yourself. Then you remember that a dozen people have access to your calendar and, being the ultimate
I’m So Busy – How Do I Prepare for a Meeting?
You’re a busy manager and it’s Sunday evening. You’re trying to get ready for the upcoming week. You log onto your work calendar and incredulously look at your Monday schedule wide-eyed. You are booked with continuous back-to-back meetings from 7 am until 6 pm! “What happened?” you ask yourself. Then you remember that a dozen people have access to your calendar and, being the ultimate
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
Making a Comeback: How to Lead Your Team’s Post-COVID-19 Return to Work
While we are not out of the woods with COVID-19 yet, many organizations are beginning to plan for gradual return to office work. For some
Accelerating the Impact of New Government Leaders
Navigating leadership changes can be a difficult challenge for teams and organizations. New relationships, new ways of working, and shifts in strategic priorities can derail
Yin/Yang Leadership: Seeking Balance
When I woke this morning, I laid in bed for a moment realizing the quieter start of our days and thought through the agenda for
Leadership Lessons From Unlikely Authors: Part 2
Portuguese author Fernando Pessoa wrote, “Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.” I’ve certainly found this to be true as I’ve been packing
Leadership in Times of Crisis: Vulnerability as a Strength
Leaders emerge during times of crisis, formal titles or not. They provide support, strength, and vision for those around them. And they give something else
Stepping Away From “Hurry Sickness”
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my attempts to take a day off from being busy. Since that post, a lot has changed, and the
CEO Spotlight: Dispelling Myths About Military Veterans In The Civilian Workforce
Every so often, I dedicate my writing to a topic that is near and dear to my heart- raising awareness of employment trends and challenges