Leadership Matters Blog
3 Tips to Rally Your Team in Stressful Times
The workplace has radically changed. The Coronavirus challenges leaders to find new ways to support teams. This 3-part series gives practical tips to thrive in our new normal.
When Hard Power Leadership Fails; Soft Power Prevails
The only thing certain today is uncertainty. The global pandemic upended the things we knew as certain: opening business each day, getting on a plane, hugging your parents or best friends, or walking through a grocery store. Nothing is certain today. Not the effects...
3 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Virtual Team
Celebrations are essential for the health and well-being of teams—especially virtual teams. People need time to build healthy relationships, learn about each other, and create trust. Celebrating wins, personal achievements, creating joy and fun at work is possible with virtual teams.
How to Engage Your Virtual Team in Stressful Times
One dramatic workplace change was the rapid shift to virtual or remote work teams. Few leaders or teams were ready to transition to daily people connection to social isolation. This article explores several strategies to increase team engagement.
Do We Have the Right Team Members?
One of my favorite business leadership books is Jim Collins’ book “Good to Great”. A mantra from the book, “get the right people on the bus—in the right seats” (with the right training), guides the leadership, team, and company culture development work we do with our...
3 Ways Women Veterans Inspired America This Week
Today, November 10th, is the 243rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. In August 2018, the Marine Corps celebrated 100 years of women serving in the Corps. The Marine Corps has a distinguished history securing freedom on land, air, and sea. I am proudly a...