As we continue to navigate life in a global pandemic and the impacts of the great resignation, leadership is a hotter topic than ever before. Why? Because there’s finally concrete proof of the impact of how leadership affects organizational culture. I’m know I’m not the only person who has left an organization due to a toxic work culture. In tracing…
Read MoreWhy the Business World Needs More Emotional Intelligence
It’s safe to say we’ve all been under a lot of stress these last few months. Living through the never-ending changes brought on by a global pandemic has been challenging, exhausting and overwhelming. As we continue to transition, soft skills are more important than ever in helping people adapt, connect and pivot. In this new reality, the business world needs more emotional…
Read MoreHow Leadership Differs from Management
Leadership is a pretty big buzz word. Many organizations use the term leadership team and talking about leadership skills while still holding onto the control. Too often they are using the word leadership when they are actually talking about management. As a result, there tends to be a lot of confusion about how leadership differs from management. Simple put, management…
Read MoreHit Pause and Invest in You!
For the last few months, I’ve been juggling having kids at home full time (thanks COVID), client work and growing my business. Juggling all these balls has left little time for me. So, I decided to hit pause and take the time invest in my personal and professional growth. Tired of spending hours on my computer, I seized the opportunity…
Read MoreThe Power of Emotional Intelligence in a Crisis
As we continue to navigate life in a pandemic, many of us are spending more time working in crisis communications mode. Through talking with my clients, I’m finding a trend – those with strong emotional intelligence are not only weathering the storm better, but also standing out from the crowd (in a good way). Now here’s what’s interesting about emotional…
Read MoreHow Saying No Will Build Your Business
When I first started working as a consultant, I said yes to everything that came my way. I was hungry (literally and figuratively), building my business and didn’t think I could afford to say no to work, speaking or volunteer opportunities. And then I learned there is more power (and respect) in saying no than in saying yes. In my…
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