To everything there is a season. We associate summer with warm weather, vacations, and a more relaxed work schedule. As September begins, we may be mourning the end of summerâbut... read more →
In the ten years since Dr. Atul Gawande published The Checklist Manifesto, the use of checklists has proliferated in fields from medicine to investing. Gawande, a surgeon, made a particular focus on... read more →
When the U.S. Womenâs National Team defeated the Netherlands on Sunday to win the World Cup, a chant broke out amongst the crowd in Lyon, France. âEqual pay! Equal pay!â... read more →
Recently I received an email from American Express providing a mid-year summary of my spending. It can be a useful exercise to step back and see longterm patterns and trends... read more →
The optimism of younger workersâboth Millennials and Generation Zâis in steep decline. The Deloitte Global Millennial Survey 2019 reveals a growing sense of âuneasiness and pessimismâ amongst the younger generations, who are... read more →
At a time when men need to step up to the challenge of the #MeToo movement, it appears many of them are doing the opposite and standing back. A new survey finds... read more →
The World Health Organization is finally taking burnout more seriously than ever. Now is the time for business leaders to follow suit. Burnout was included in the previous edition of... read more →
Stress is inevitable. We cannot wish or hack it away. However, by being smartâand playfulâabout stress, we can rob its power over us. We can be proactive instead of reactive.... read more →
Stress is often the byproduct of having a full plate, sometimes an overflowing plate. It is easy to lose sight of the fact that we have much choice about what... read more →
5 Timely Leadership Lessons From “R.B.G.”: The Oscar-Nominated Documentary About Ruth Bader Ginsberg
âSheâs the closest thing to a superhero I know,â womenâs rights activist Gloria Steinem says at the start of the film âR.B.G.â. Despite her tiny stature, Supreme Court Justice Ruth... read more →
It is tempting to think of happiness as a soft quality, and a largely individual one. In recent years, however, researchers are studying and measuring the collective happiness of organizations... read more →
Can women be powerful and likable at the same time? I like to think most people would answer: Yes, of course! However, it seems that as women enter positions of... read more →
The work of great humanitarian leaders inspires us. However, it can seem difficult to draw lessons from their lives. We might wonder how, amidst all the challenges we face as... read more →
If you are ready to raise the bar, hiring an executive coach will help you achieve your goals faster and cultivate lasting positive change in your life. You may need... read more →
Power struggles and conflict between cofounders always boils down to two missing characteristicsâtrust and respect. In the hustle and grind of launching a company and making it profitable, it is... read more →
An executive wellness coach is often misconstrued as a combination of a health and fitness coach who tells you to eat more broccoli and exercise regularly. However, health and fitness... read more →
Every year around this time, some of us approach the turning of the calendar the way Charlie Brown approaches the football in the classic Peanuts cartoon. Even though Lucy has... read more →
A board of directors provides valuable insight and guidance if you know how to communicate with them effectively. In todayâs fast-moving economy, where disruption or surprise can arise at a... read more →
In the last couple of years, Millennials have passed Generation X to become the largest segment of the U.S. labor force. At 56 million strong, the Millennial contingent is only slightly larger... read more →
Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving. Giving thanks throughout your organization is not only nobleâit is smart. Mindful business leaders who are wise and generous enough to make... read more →
This weekâs midterm elections were a refreshing victory for diversity, and for gender diversity in particular. Corporate boardrooms and executive suites suddenly find themselves behind the curve. The striking election... read more →
Articles and keynotes about the importance of empathy and compassion are common in the business world these days. Those qualities are universally acknowledged to be essential in building a winning... read more →
Over 70% of employees characterized their relationship with their boss negatively according to a recent Monster poll for National Bossâs Day on Tuesday. Although hardly scientific, the poll is a timely reminder of... read more →
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message outrun his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he enthusiastically... read more →
Mental illness is a stubborn foe. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Advocates must dispel the perception that depression and related conditions are a private concern that belongs in... read more →
Apple CEO and co-founder, Steve Jobs was the most inspiring and inspired individual I have ever met and worked for. Today precisely seven years after his passing his name is... read more →
In a business landscape where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (âVUCAâ) is a fact of life, we need to be nimble, flexible and adaptable. We need to be agile. The key... read more →
A staggering 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged. Employee engagement is sometimes referred to as the holy grail for todayâs business leader, and for good reason. According to Gallup, a... read more →
I often tell my clients that a daily practice of self-reflection strengthens self-awareness and will enable them to make better choices. Leaders who work with me to shape and commit... read more →
In a wide-ranging interview in 2016, five years after taking over from Steve Jobs, Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke candidly about the challenges of running one of the worldâs most iconic companies.... read more →
LinkedIn has more access than just about anyone to data about a) the skill sets of todayâs top talent and b) the skill sets companies are seeking. There is a... read more →
If you were an electrician or a carpenter, you would have a toolbox full of the tools you need to do your job. You might have a favorite tool, but... read more →
While a healthy paycheck is certainly of interest to many of us, the most successful employers have come to understand that pay alone does not attract or retain a companyâs... read more →
Entrepreneurs seek success at the cost of getting sucked into working 12 to 16-hour days (with the majority of the hours connected to their phone and computers). They find themselves... read more →
7 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement, Happiness, and Motivation It is a Thursday afternoon and you are walking through the office to your weekly leadership team meeting. You purposefully take... read more →
Culture. It is a word we are continuously told is an integral part of a healthy company â evoking a sense of belonging and meaning. We hear the buzzwords of... read more →