Reflecting and Moving Forward

The Art of Practicing Gratitude

Set Clear and Specific Expectations

If ever there was a time when employees and employers need to understand each other it’s now. The battle for whether workers will –- or even want to -– return to the office makes this an essential time to sit down together and talk … REALLY COMMUNICATE and LISTEN.

All of the role models in my life have exhibited critical skills in an unwavering commitment to who they are and what they do.

Becoming a member of any new team can be daunting, especially if you will be onboarding into your new job virtually. Demonstrating your capabilities and creating confidence with your new team members takes more effort than if you could work side-by-side and in person daily.

There’s a fine line between being INFORMED and being OVERWHELMED.

One thing that you can plan on RIGHT NOW for 2021…organizations must change their focus from efficiency to resilience. This points specifically to the experience you are creating for your employees. The sooner you’re able to shift, the better — and stronger — your company will be in the future.

December is usually the time in the year when most people think about what the upcoming year will look like. This year is no different. In fact, I keep hearing people saying things like, “This is going to be a long dark winter.” Well, that is one mindset. What is a different mindset?

Previously, this work flexibility was considered only an occasional and desirable perk for employees. It was believed to be an important cultural brand consideration for attracting and retaining talent. Now it has become an essential practice for both employees and employers…and one for which we should be grateful.

Reacting to criticism in relation to being resilient.

The relationship between your leaders and their team is particularly important. Why? Because happy employees get more done.

As we settle into our new remote work mode, I’ve been hearing about team leaders and managers over-managing from clients and others in my professional community.

I would encourage you to continue to operate out of compassion, understanding, kindness, curiosity, and optimism.

If we had been given the choice to work from home a year ago, we probably would have jumped at the chance. Now that we MUST work from home, many of us feel isolated and depressed.

When change happens, each person responds in their own natural way. I want to help you understand what is natural to you and to explore tools that may help you move through what you are experiencing.

Though it may not feel natural at first, the best way to reduce stress is to allow yourself to “let go.”

Three tried and true ways on how to be most effective when working from home – especially if this is your first time to work from home.

The key is to not sit back and wait to be noticed. Your career growth is your responsibility – TAKE CHARGE!

Leadership is not about the position you hold in the company or the title on your business card.