Psychological safety is an environment in which teammates feel it is safe to contribute, collaborate, and take risks. It’s a culture that doesn’t punish or…
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The Fourth of July is traditionally a time when we celebrate the virtue and power of freedom as it expresses itself through the American system…
The tricky thing about bias is that it can be very difficult to see within ourselves. In many ways, it’s the water we swim in….
At this time, many leaders in the professional world understand the importance of positive corporate culture. However, the failure rate of culture change initiatives is…
Around the globe, the representation of women in senior management is increasing slowly,1 however there is still a long way to go before we reach gender…
When we say the word “love” in relation to leadership, what exactly do we mean? Certainly, it’s not the romantic notion of love that would…
Success. It’s the great goal we spend our lives working frantically hard for. But how do we define success? And perhaps more importantly, where are…
As the holidays approach, the change of pace presents us with the opportunity of a bit of time and space. Considering the unprecedented nature of…
Music is the universal language. It’s also a great lens through which we can make sense of the world around us. Now more than ever,…
When the going gets tough, the tough get adaptive. Now more than ever, being adaptive is a make-or-break ability. The speed, magnitude, and scope of…
Some people love the idea. Some people don’t. Either way, working from home has become the new normal for the time being. Here’s some tips…
It’s a common tale but true. So, common it could be a line in a love song. “I used to love my job, but now…
You, your talents, your abilities, your time, your energy; these are all resources. In a manner of speaking, you are your own biggest resource. Of…
Goals. Deadlines. Quotas. Sales targets. We spend a good deal of our professional lives pursuing these objectives. But what happens when we successfully accomplish these achievements? How do we keep…
There’s the endless onslaught of emails, the incessant text messages, the unending Slack conversations, non-stop phone calls, and a calendar packed full of meetings. Today’s world…
Success first, then comes happiness. That’s been the driving belief for generations. Focus, compete, climb the ladder, earn the title, buy the house, own the…
I recently had the pleasure of seeing Oprah Winfrey deliver the keynote address at the ATD 2019 International Conference and Expo. She was as inspiring…
At this time in modern history, the financial benefits of diversity and inclusion have been well researched and documented. The Harvard Business Review reports that…
With summer upon us, vacation is big on the minds of many professionals. While many of us look forward to vacation, it is not uncommon…
We’ve all been there and done that. The day-long meeting that could have been a one-hour conference call; The training session that was as memorable…