As many states are set to reopen, employers are developing new procedures to keep their teams and customers safe. While this includes a lot of logistical planning, the physical well-being of employees is not the only thing to consider. Employees will have different emotional and psychological responses to these changes. Regrettably, mental and emotional health […]
Reopening and going back to your workplace does not mean going ‘back to normal’– the workplace post-pandemic has forever changed. Here are some Situational Leadership strategies that will leaders navigate “re-boarding” the new processes and expectations for how people will return to the workplace. 1. Reflect and Recalibrate. Businesses had to react almost immediately to […]
Trust fuels productivity. The key to having a productive organization is having a trusting organization. Trust says: “I think you are smart enough to know what to do and how to do it, and if you screw up, I think you’ll tell me and then fix it.” Trust says: “If there is a gap between […]
This year’s pandemic has created a universal shift and a subsequent ripple effect into relationships, education, technology, and importantly, the workforce. The way we operate will forever change as the world transitions back to “normal”. The biggest changes will arguably affect the future of the workforce, Gen Z (those born after 1998). As they begin […]
Black Lives Matter At Aha! Leadership we stand in support with all humanity. In light of recent events, we unite with the black community and recognize that racism is real. Leaders must lead by being willing to engage in uncomfortable conversations that drive change. The next right step is to listen and learn. There is a difference between […]
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 […]
