Grounded? Ground Yourself!
New Habits: Remote-Work Pre-covery and Recovery The pandemic drove companies to close shared office spaces and enable employees to work from home. Every day, workers sit down at their dining tables,…
Independence Day: Declare Your Freedom!
U.S. Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays because July 4th is the perfect mid-year date to take stock of the progress I’ve made toward the goals I set in January, and make adjustments so I can end the year even better than expected.
2020: A Clear View
In tough times filled with uncertainty, like we're facing today with COVID-19, Shelter in Place and #BlackLivesMatter, an adaptive mindset can help. With an adaptive mindset you enhance your ability to adjust to unexpected or ambiguous situations by actively seeking information and remaining open to new perspectives. It also allows you to act from a place of optimism, while being firmly grounded in reality.
Ride On!
Now, more than ever, we’re living in a VUCA world – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. Thomas Friedman promotes the idea of 'dynamic stability' – where you only get a sense of stability by moving forward, like the balance you get by pedaling a bike.
Finding a Balance Between “Big” and “Small”
E.F. Schumacher’s classic book 'Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered' calls on companies to prioritize social purpose alongside profits. Many corporate leaders echo Schumacher's thoughts about the importance of prioritizing social purpose while addressing the companies financial goals.
Why bring your “whole self” to work?
I had the pleasure of attending a Celebration of Life recently. As I listened to the memories and reflections shared by friends, family members, and colleagues, I was struck by…
I’m not an expert, but …
I’ve been working toward expertise in various areas for most of my adult life. In college, I pushed myself to master a challenging technical field (electrical engineering); after graduation, I…
You Should Test That
David Rodnitzky, CEO and founder of the marketing agency 3Q Digital, is known for frequently repeating the phrase “You should test that.” These days, that’s not an uncommon statement for…
Independence Day: Declare Your Freedom!
Have you read the U.S. Declaration of Independence? You might be familiar with some of the opening lines, including the iconic passage: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that…
Four Tips for Building Your Professional Ally Network
I once worked with a mentee who wanted to move up to a director-level role. She’d been working hard and doing all the right things — managing her budget and…