Too often, the pursuit of a culture of accountability devolves into blame, fear, and finger-pointing—an environment where employees feel stifled rather than empowered. Leaders who default to punitive measures might achieve short-term compliance, but they risk...
For roughly 22 million Americans, remote work is the new normal. While we can credit the rapid normalization of remote work environments to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work remains just as prevalent years later in 2024. The latest data shows that 12.7% of full-time...
"Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company." – Brian Kristofek, President and CEO, Upshot What makes a “great place to work?” Hint: It’s not pizza parties or ping-pong tables. Today's workforce craves more than a...
Psychological safety. The term is frequently tossed around but not always fully understood. Coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, psychological safety refers to a shared belief held by members of a team that it is safe to take interpersonal risks....
At the executive level, conflicts carry complexities that ripple through entire organizations. This article offers a deep dive into the art of handling conflict for leaders, focusing on how not to handle conflicts in a way that exacerbates tensions or undermines the...
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." – Michael Jordan This quote sums up a fundamental truth in both sports and the corporate world. As an executive, you’ve amassed a team brimming with individual talent. Yet the alchemy of turning...
The strength of your organization doesn't just lie in strategies or technologies. A significant portion of it lies in the resilience of your teams. This resilience enables your organization to navigate challenges, adapt to change, and emerge stronger from adversity....
The advent of remote work has ushered in a new era of leadership challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to effective remote leadership. As organizations embrace the flexibility and efficiency offered by remote arrangements, leaders find themselves...
by Danielle Siegel, PCC, LCSW If I put a quarter in a jar every time I heard “I was so unproductive today” or “what did I do all day” or “I can’t figure out how to manage my time”, I would have enough money saved up for a fabulous vacation! This is such a common...
by Gilly Weinstein, M.S., PCC Since March 2020, we’ve witnessed nothing short of a revolution in the way we work. Leaders in organizations of all sizes, nature and geography have navigated all manner of uncharted waters. Some are even sailing successfully. Today, over...