We've been talking a lot about empathy in leadership. And after years at his, I'm realizing that many of us empathy activists might be perpetuating a problem: Some employees and team members think empathy is just a one-way street. I'm not going to point any generational fingers at anyone, but many leaders I speak to in my workshops and keynotes are struggling with their, often younger, … [Read more...]
Reinvent or Renew in the New Year?
Perhaps a new way to approach your new year's goals this year is to decide: Do I want to reinvent or renew? This question asks you to reflect on how the last year went for you, which is a much more nourishing way to plan for the future. As a recovering Type A overachiever, my bulleted list of 35 new goals (tactics, really) wasn’t serving me anymore so I came up with three new ways … [Read more...]
What Do You Do? How to Nail Your Elevator Pitch
What does your organization do? Why does this question strike fear into the hearts of new entrepreneurs? And let's be honest, many professionals and even markteres who can't quite capture what they do in a clear and compelling way. My friends, we call the proper response to this question the Elevator Pitch. What is an Elevator Pitch? You may have heard this term before but … [Read more...]
Going Back to Office Life: Do Employees Fare Better at Home?
How do your employees work best? Well, it requires leadership empathy to understand your team best and help them thrive. Today's guest post addresses the hot question right now of going hybrid or not is the recipe for future performance success. Guest Blogger Stephanie Hendricks is a full time freelance contributor to many leading small business growth publications. Including SmallBizTrends, … [Read more...]
What Will Become of the Twitter Brand?
By now, you've surely aware of the Twitter brouhaha. Billionaire Elon Musk now owns the social media platform. Musk says his goal is to reinstate free speech and get rid of spambots. But with Musk, you never really know what he's playing at or if he's just a quirky rich white guy. As one reporter said on NPR the other day, "We can never be sure what Elon Musk will do. He's known for … [Read more...]
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