Having a supremely talented and confident employee is a wonderful thing — except, of course, if that person is alienating their colleagues. If you have a difficult superstar, what are some ways to help them improve their relationships? My husband worked for a company...
This pandemic has given us so many opportunities to pivot, to change, to resist change, to feel stuck or overwhelmed, to be surprised at the new things that are working out, and to be in awe about how small changes can become big shifts. Want to foster a culture that...
I recently heard an inspired talk by a wonderful the leader Robin Mednick. Robin founded the not for profit organization called Pencils for Kids. Her organization is dedicated to “Making a difference in the world by providing every child the opportunity for an...
Use these tips to manage up at work will help you win over your boss. Emma, an ambitious mid-level sales manager in a technical industry, has had a number of different bosses over the years. Some have been good, some not. Her current boss is new and has no clue what...
At the dawn of the new year, leaders are asking: how do we rebuild our business to be agile and successful in an extremely dynamic and uncertain environment? Some are even asking: how do we increase our recent growth and capitalize on new opportunities? In this...
Welcome to another Consider This. In the past few days, I’ve been engaged in a few awful dramas between members of a group I’m a part of, facilitated a conversation with various Board committees who struggle with each other, conversed with a colleague about the art of...
