If You Don’t Care About Your People, Then Leadership Might Not Be for You

April 25, 2023

The one great thing about leadership is that you have the privilege to set the tone for the success of your people and your company. While there are many soft and hard skills leaders can bring to the table, what employees are looking for is being valued, heard, supported, and having a sense of real stability in these changing times. They’re looking to you as their guide, and genuinely caring for your people is really the only pathway to achieving success for all.

Psychological Safety and Why It Matters

August 23, 2022

Psychological safety has never been more important for leaders and teams as it is now. And it will be going forward. Really caring about your people is a hallmark of a compassionate, self-aware leader who serves from the heart. There are a myriad of ways you can provide safety and support throughout your day at work. Your people will thank you with loyalty, engagement, productivity, and innovation.

Leadership and Why Vulnerability Matters

May 30, 2022

Did you know that, as a leader, showing vulnerability is actually a strength? When you model vulnerability, it has a domino effect across the organization, and people will start performing at their highest level because they feel safe to do so without fear of being judged. Company culture matters now more than ever, so be sure to allow yourself and your people the space to be vulnerable and watch what happens!

Are You a Bad Boss? 6 Tips to Help You Lead with Compassion

August 23, 2021

Being a “bad” boss does nothing for a leader’s career or for those around them. Some leaders are able to get away with certain behaviors, and I think I can safely say that this is becoming less tolerable by many organizations. Today’s leaders need to lead with empathy and compassion. It’s the only way to keep your employees and customers happy.

How Your Personal Values Can Help You Be a Better Leader

July 26, 2021

Personal values play into leadership in many ways and can make or break a leader’s career. If you are not in alignment with your values, or only paying lip service to them, you could negatively impact your success as a leader and the success of your organization. These simple strategies can help.

How Psychological Safety Can Improve Employee Engagement

February 22, 2021

Creating a collaborative, open and psychologically safe environment is one of the many things that you can do to drive employee engagement and results for your organization. It is all about people, and having an engaged workforce makes the difference between struggling and achieving success.

Why is Empathy So Important to Your Success?

January 18, 2021

Empathy is defined as “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” Some people describe it as the ability to put oneself in another person’s shoes or position. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But there are many nuances you need to consider.

The Importance of Relationships in Business and Why It’s Critical to Your Success

October 5, 2020

Developing collaborative relationships internally not only bodes well for an organization but for its customer service and bottom line. Leaders who take the time to build meaningful relationships with others will see more employee engagement, more enthusiasm from their teams and a more harmonious company overall.

Why Soft Skills Matter

April 20, 2020

There are many skills a leader needs to have in order to be effective when leading others. Some of the more "tangible" skills are easily recognized and do provide value but the soft skills should be the common denominator for all leadership skill sets. Like I've said many times, self-awareness should be at the core of a leader's approach. The soft skills are much more effective for obtaining employee engagement and helping people work to their strengths.