Do You Need a Self-Awareness Tune Up?

November 24, 2020

Self-awareness has become a business buzzword, which might lead many to believe that it’s just the latest fad in leadership development. But if you look at successful leaders over time, it’s apparent that the most effective leaders are self-aware.

Are you “In Flow” and Thriving or Are you Struggling to Survive?

November 9, 2020

As a leader, bringing your best to the table means you have the skills, expertise and the mindset that allows you to move through your workday with minimal stress. One way you can reach your performance goals is to learn how to be mindful around being “in flow”. Being “in flow” can help you and your teams be more self-aware, productive, and energized throughout the day.

Fuel Your Emotional Intelligence by Balancing the Head and the Heart

August 24, 2020

The key to developing and enhancing your emotional intelligence is to become more attuned to both your head and your heart. Leaders tend to be focused on intellectual concepts, using their brains to solve problems and make decisions. But the brain isn’t the only place in the body where thinking happens.

How Being Self-Aware Prevents Leaders Falling into "Auto-Pilot" Mode

August 12, 2020

As leaders, it can be challenging to juggle all your responsibilities. And when the days are very busy, it's hard not to cruise in reactive mode. But that's not how effective leadership works. Try these tips to help you get grounded as a self-aware leader.

How to Better Your Workplace By Breaking Through Unconscious Biases

June 8, 2020

Unconscious biases are prevalent throughout society. How they affect working in the corporate world is critical to how a company's culture views diversity and inclusion. Are you building a culture that values cognitive diversity?

How Empathetic is Your Leadership?

March 31, 2020

Empathy is a major factor when it comes to organizational success. The world is in high demand for empathetic and compassionate leadership at all levels within organizations, and in our day-to-day lives. We must strike the right balance of ensuring we are delivering on results in a way that exhibits care, empathy and compassion that we have for our people. Take this short quiz to find out where you fall on the leadership empathy scale.

Are You an Intuitive Leader?

February 24, 2020

As it turns out, the so-called “gut brain” is just as important as the head brain when it comes to decision making and leadership. Your intuition may not be measurable, nor will it ever spit out facts, figures or “accurate” data. Rather, your intuition or “gut feeling” will work by nudging you in the right direction.

What Is Their Secret? Hint: It’s Probably Mindfulness!

February 17, 2020

Here’s something I’ve learned that might help you if you simply cannot resist comparing yourself to other leaders: If someone seems to have a “magical” ability to stay present, aware and sharp in their leadership role, it’s probably because they practice mindfulness. They are not superior to you, necessarily, or even more gifted at leadership. Rather, they have simply found the value in taking time for contemplation and being fully present.

A History on Self-Awareness and Leadership

February 10, 2020

These days, it might seem obvious that self-awareness should be considered essential for leadership. But things weren’t always this way. In fact, self-awareness has only recently become recognized as important for leadership. So, how did self-awareness enter the world of leadership? And how likely is it to stick around as a critical leadership concept?