Productive Leaders
It is Time We Reengage, Renew, and Reignite Our Desire to Find Solutions. Early in my Navy career, I had a boss who told me that one of my main jobs was to find, search for, and identify problems that were getting in the way of our mission. And then seconds later he...
How to Stay Calm and Focused During a Crisis Everyone has a natural response to the stress caused by a crisis. Some people seem to be easily overwhelmed, while others seem to become even more focused. While research indicates that our responses to stress is partly...
Building Confidence and Resiliency Through a Crisis: Training, Tools, and Leadership Matter Many people freeze during a crisis. Think about the last time you witnessed a medical emergency, an automobile accident, or a fire. Many people freeze into inactivity, which is...
Can You Lead a Great Team in a Hybrid or Remote Environment? The answer is yes. But it takes strong leaders who communicate well for remote and hybrid teams to flourish. Some people love the energy of working around other people. For those people to be most productive...
Tips for Defeating Negative Self-Talk What if we only let the voices inside our heads speak to us the way we speak to dogs? When we talk to dogs, we are enthusiastic, positive, and sweet. What if we only allowed our self-talk in a positive way? “Who is the best person...
5 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Succession Plan Succession planning is an important process for any business. It helps you to prepare for the future and ensures that your business continues to operate smoothly. However, many businesses do not have a plan in place....
How Creating Social Connections Remotely is Good I got a lot of comments about last week’s article on the need for social connections. Readers made comments such as: “I feel like people wore masks and suddenly stopped looking at other people, and now that the...
Social Connections are Necessary at Work We live in a world where it is easier than ever to stay connected, but many of us feel more isolated than ever. This is worrisome, especially if you are working as part of a team that is not connecting well with each other....
Tiny Habits, in Key Areas, for Big Changes One donut hole takes me about 10 seconds to devour. Donuts are fried flour and sugar coated in more sugar. They are not good for me. I rationally know this. Donuts are my kryptonite. One donut hole may not be terrible, but a...