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Dec2, 2024

#Reflect: Celebrating 2024’s Wins and Lessons Learned

December 2, 2024|

#Reflect: Celebrating 2024’s Wins and Lessons Learned As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause, look back, and celebrate what we’ve achieved. I’m dedicating December to helping you #FinishStrong—reflecting on the year, setting purposeful goals, building momentum, and preparing to welcome 2025 with an open heart. Each week, I’ll share insights and strategies to make the most of these final weeks. Today, let’s begin with reflection: celebrating wins and embracing the lessons learned. Why Reflection Matters for Leaders Reflecting on our achievements and challenges gives us a fuller perspective on our growth. ...

Nov24, 2024

Gratitude and Innovation

November 24, 2024|

Gratitude and Innovation: How Thankfulness Fuels Creativity Innovation often feels like the product of a lightning-bolt moment, but in reality, it thrives in environments where people feel appreciated, supported, and valued. This is where gratitude comes into play. By fostering a culture of gratitude, leaders can inspire creativity and drive innovation in their teams. The Link Between Gratitude and Creative Thinking Gratitude might seem unrelated to innovation at first glance, but research shows that a mindset of gratitude opens up new ways of thinking. A study from UC Berkeley found that people who practice gratitude ...

Nov17, 2024

Gratitude and Empathy

November 17, 2024|

Gratitude and Empathy: Strengthening Relationships in Hybrid and Remote Work As hybrid and remote work have become more common, maintaining strong relationships with your team can be challenging. When you're not physically present with colleagues or employees, the little things—like spontaneous expressions of appreciation—can easily fall through the cracks. However, fostering gratitude and empathy in these settings is more crucial than ever for keeping your team connected, engaged, and productive. The Importance of Empathy in Remote Leadership Empathy is a core leadership skill that becomes even more essential in a remote or hybrid environment. Without ...

Nov10, 2024

Gratitude as a Tool for Resilience

November 10, 2024|

Gratitude as a Tool for Resilience: Thriving Through Change Change is inevitable, especially in leadership. Whether it's navigating a business restructuring, leading through economic downturns, or managing a remote workforce, change often brings uncertainty and stress. However, leaders who cultivate gratitude can build resilience and thrive through even the toughest transitions. Why Gratitude and Resilience Go Hand-in-Hand Gratitude shifts focus from what’s lacking or going wrong to what’s already working well, creating a more optimistic outlook. This positive mindset is a cornerstone of resilience. Research by Robert Emmons, a leading expert on gratitude, reveals that ...

Nov3, 2024

The Power of Gratitude in Transformational Leadership

November 3, 2024|

The Power of Gratitude in Transformational Leadership: Shaping a Positive Culture Leaders today are often faced with the challenge of keeping their teams motivated and engaged while navigating constant change. One easily overlooked yet powerful tool in a leader’s arsenal is gratitude. Gratitude, when practiced consistently, can shape a positive workplace culture, foster stronger relationships, and ultimately lead to higher levels of performance and innovation. Why Gratitude Matters in Leadership Gratitude is more than a simple "thank you." For transformational leaders, it’s a way of recognizing and valuing the contributions of their teams. Research from ...

Oct28, 2024

Leaning In: Leveraging Connections for Advocacy and Support Amid DEI Rollbacks

October 28, 2024|

Leaning In: Leveraging Connections for Advocacy Amid DEI Rollbacks Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have faced significant challenges in recent years. Major companies like Ford, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, and John Deere have scaled back their DEI programs. This trend raises concerns about the future of workplace diversity and the broader implications for society. However, even as some organizations retreat from their DEI commitments, individuals and communities can lean in and leverage their connections to advocate for these essential values. The Current Landscape The rollback of DEI initiatives by prominent companies is a response to various ...

Oct21, 2024

Connections That Heal: How Support Networks Bridge Life, Work, and Health

October 21, 2024|

Connections That Heal: How Support Networks Bridge Life, Work, and Health In life, we all face challenges—some personal, some professional—that test our resilience and strength. During these difficult times, one of the most powerful resources we can draw upon is our support network. Whether it’s a circle of friends, a group of colleagues, or a community of like-minded individuals, the connections we build can be a lifeline, providing us with the emotional strength, guidance, and hope we need to persevere. As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's a reminder of how critical support networks ...

Oct14, 2024

How a Supportive Network Fuels Personal and Professional Growth

October 14, 2024|

How a Supportive Network Fuels Personal and Professional Growth In both our personal and professional lives, success is rarely achieved in isolation. But who among us is self-made? Behind every thriving individual is a robust, supportive network that fuels the encouragement, resources, and opportunities needed for growth. However, building and maintaining such a network requires intentionality and effort. The Foundation of a Supportive Network Many assume that a network is simply a group of contacts—people you've met at events and exchanged business cards or connected with on LinkedIn. But a truly supportive network is much ...

Oct7, 2024

The Power of Meaningful Connections: Why Depth Over Breadth Matters

October 7, 2024|

The Power of Meaningful Connections: Why Depth Over Breadth Matters In a world where we're more connected than ever, why do so many of us feel disconnected? It’s easy to confuse having a large number of followers or connections with having a strong network. But there’s a critical difference between knowing many people and building meaningful relationships that matter. As of this writing, I have 20,600 followers on Instagram. That might sound impressive, but it pales in comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo (Portuguese professional footballer), who has over 636 million followers. He has more followers than ...

Sep30, 2024

Sustaining Change

September 30, 2024|

Sustaining Change: Ensure Long-Term Success Sustaining change is the focus of the final post in our five-part Leading Change series. If you missed the previous posts, you can catch up on them here. According to Prosci, organizations with a project budget exceeding ten million dollars spend approximately $2.5 million on change management. But implementing change is only the beginning. To truly reap the benefits of change initiatives, organizations must ensure changes are sustainable over the long term. This post explores strategies for maintaining change and fostering continuous improvement. Why Sustaining Change Matters Sustaining change is ...

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