For a lot of us, the current situation we are in means we are spending a lot of time working from home and in video meetings. But why do virtual meetings seem more tiring than in person ones? We miss out on non-verbal communication. We pay attention to the facial expressions, gestures, and tone of […]
Grief. Naming our thoughts and feelings are arguably the first important step in managing them. David Kessler, an expert on grief, and the founder of grief.com has a lot to say about what we all may be experiencing right now. The world has changed, and we know its temporary, although it doesn’t feel that way. […]
As a leader your team must understand what you want to be done – it is just as important for them to understand why you’re making the decision you are, which means occasionally having ‘why’ chats about the decisions that are being made. Your role as a leader is to develop the team to be […]
What do Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, Arianna Huffington, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos have in common? Beyond being some of the most well-known country and business leaders, they share the belief that adequate rest and sleep is vital to being able to lead and perform their best. Sleep positively impacts our human capacities […]
Email is a communication currency that can lose its value very quickly if not used appropriately. We “hear” what is being said through our senses, so when we can’t see verbal cues or hear someone speak, there is a greater chance for miscommunication. Working from home as a ‘new normal’ for many makes our email […]
Words matter and words can be misunderstood. You can break a heart or start a war simply based on the words you choose. We know communication is important – Especially now, as are working remote and stress levels are high. Remember, everyone processes information differently. This gets into some pretty nutty areas of neuroscience and […]
We have been forced to change the way we live and work. Most of us are working remotely and spending more time together than we ever imagined with those who share our home. We cannot avoid this change (crisis) in our lives. Our government has mandated “social-distancing” and implemented numerous Executive Orders to shelter in […]
Knowing your team’s DISC assessment results is always beneficial since you can tailor everything from assignments to workstations to match your worker’s skill sets and preferences. For remote workers, the knowledge imparted by a DISC assessment is even more meaningful. You’ll know how much support, attention and feedback each member will need, and even get […]
The way we feel can be triggered by outside events. And that can change how we act. And the way we act can reinforce how we feel. Of course, the opposite is true as well, and far more in our active control. How we act always changes how we feel. Two mood-changing actions: 1. This […]
More than ever, we are faced with VUCA times! VUCA stands for… Volatile – ever-changing Uncertain – we can’t predict the future Complex – there are many interconnected factors Ambiguous – there are many interpretations These are the conditions we find ourselves in these unprecedented times. Consider for a moment amid all that is COVID-19 […]
