The future-focused leader is not driven by the ‘numbers’ in hiring, how many women, how many ethnic groups or just customer satisfaction surveys. The innovative or future-focused leader balances a broader range of stakeholders with ingenious methods. How can you
Are You Unconsciously Judging Homelessness?
Particularly at this time of year, we see those that may be homeless, living on the streets, moving between temporary shelters, including houses of friends, family and emergency accommodations. The legal definition of homelessness varies from country to country, or
How Accessible Are You Now?
We as a society have spent the last 2 years locking down and staying in our home, sometimes with tremendous isolation. As well documented from the virus around the world. This can promote feelings of loneliness, total separation from family
Are You Using Empathy in Your Communication?
In today’s world of leadership, leaders are either hated and feared or appreciated and respected. Why? Most of them use empathy in their group and individual communications. They do not appear wimpy or afraid to pursue action when necessary, by
Is Psychological Fullness or Richness Achievable?
Studies have discovered that people with higher psychological well-being are more likely to live healthier and longer lives. They are also more likely to enjoy a better quality of life. Better psychological well-being is associated with fewer social problems. If
Building Trust Takes Courage
Doing what you say you are going to do is the first step toward building trust, and that’s simply about communication. What causes trust to be broken is pretty simple, happens when others begin to sense that you are more
Are You in the Anger Zone?
It’s not uncommon to hear or read of workplace instances where talented employees “lose it!” Workplace anger has been on the rise recently with variances of behavior from throwing the copier out the 5th story window to yelling at the
The Cost of Belonging
Isn’t it a good feeling to be associated as a member of highly visible industries, neighborhood interest groups, sports teams, and even spiritual communities? From our participation in these groups, we practice authenticity, conquer issues & concerns, construct the future,
What is Your Identity?
In a recent retreat with an Air Force Officers Spouses organization, we heard the usual corresponding issues over spouse deployment with separation anxiety, concern for their personal safety, as well as their pride in the call to duty. One of
Living with the Angst During these Difficult Times
Here we are again in another New Year. You may be excited about advancing career opportunities, or anxious over pending work schedules, or possibly, even feeling the effects of the virus scare. New Year’s resolutions are made without enough realistic
