It’s Not a Popularity Contest
One of the biggest challenges leaders face is consistently doing what is RIGHT, versus doing what is EASY. You want your team to trust and respect you…but that doesn’t mean …
Leading through Uncertainty
What do people need in a leader when the world around us is filled with increasing volatility and uncertainty? Imagine you’re in a small boat at sea when a storm …
Holistic Leadership: Leading Whole
As John Maxwell often says, “Everyone deserves to be led well.” What does it take to lead people well? Arguably, it takes a leader who IS well! Enter the concept …
Check Your Ego at the Door
Everyone has one. The ego…it can be a very powerful thing. So powerful that even those in the highest leadership positions can fall into its trap, letting its voice drown …
Points of Leadership Podcast: Taking the High Road
Dr. Feyi Obamehinti asked me to join her as her co-host for her Points of Leadership podcast. The following is reposted from the original content on the Wellness Project website: …
The “F” Word
No, not that one! But now that I have your attention, let’s talk about some of the other ones people often invoked in the office setting – the “F” words …
Ka-Myoo-Ni-Kay-Shun
Why a pronunciation-style title? Because people are probably tired of seeing “communication” as a topic of discussion – whether in the workplace or in the personal sphere. But avoiding communication …
Groupthink and Confirmation Bias: Enemies of Synergy
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, “Synergy is the combined power of a group of things when they are working together that is greater than the total power achieved by …
Feedback is Not a Four-letter Word
The aversion to conducting performance evaluations and the lack of giving/receiving regular feedback have been topics of several recent conversations. And honestly, over the course of 30 years in various …