By Lilian Abrams, PhD, MBA, MCC, ESIA. A coach-friend quoted the following maxim to me recently, which I found very interesting: “If you don’t introduce something new into a system, the system stagnates.” Now, there are all sorts of possible support and...
“Where have DiSC assessments been all my life!” thought Nathan. Nathan was amazed at the improvements he saw in himself and his team after engaging an executive coach to conduct DiSC assessments for each member. The sharing was a revelation. Now, the departmental team...
By Eva Szekeres, MA, PCC Are you struggling to create a strong and efficient team where people feel connected, thriving and looking forward to collaborating with each other? A few simple habits can make a big difference in the long run. One of my favorites is very...
Rebecca and the members of Rebecca’s team were feeling stalled. Bogged down. “It's a terrific team,” she thought. “We all trust and respect each other. It’s a psychologically safe space. And we agree on the overall goals and purpose of our work.” As she considered...
A few weeks ago the Wall Street Journal ran a story titled, “The Off-Site is the New Return to the Office.” The author looked at ways that leaders at various businesses across many industries are re-thinking “off-site meetings” as a way to get people back to working...
Richard was reviewing his schedule recently and realized that he routinely had six or more meetings per day. Some were brief. Some were lengthy. Some were in-person and some were virtual. More and more were hybrid. He wondered, “Are all these meetings really...
As we wrote in a recent blog, “Tips for Healthy Leadership and Minimizing Burnout,” don’t dismiss any signs of burnout — in yourself or among your employees. It’s real and it can have a devastating impact. Previously, we wrote about how healthy leadership requires a...
Don’t discount or ignore burnout — in yourself or among your employees. It’s a very real thing and could have a significant impact on you, your team, and your organization in the coming year(s). Most of us know it when we see it, but typically, burnout is “… a state...
As the pandemic enters its third year, every organization is developing its own unique solution to working. What’s happening at your organization? Are people going back to the office? Staying fully remote? Hybrid, with employees coming in on certain days? Can your...
By Hien DeYoung, PCC I was on LinkedIn and an instant survey popped up from Korn Ferry. The question was, “Faced with a choice of two, what would you prioritize in your teams? Skillset or Mindset?” Out of curiosity for the results, I made my choice and waited for the...