In a company retreat last quarter, we heard the lament of three newly promoted leaders that it truly is ‘lonely at the top’. All three had been with this biotech startup since the beginning of the company; and, looked forward
Use your Sage Knowledge
Isn’t it interesting that just when you’re stuck for a solution or a new twist on a current design, a colleague can quickly identify what may be the sticking ground, just at a glance? How do they do that? Is
Will Your Habits be Sustainable in 2022?
Now that society at large has endured a terrible pandemic, many people are reviewing their professional and personal habits for 2022. Some of the older patterns will not serve us now and others may need some polish. Even many organizations
How to be Fully Socially Engaged
Now that many of us are coming back into their communities, folks are wondering how to be more socially engaged now. The quality of social interaction and the ability to control ‘fully engaged’ time is the promise for the future.
Are You an Innovative Leader?
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