Agility. Sounds great, but let’s be honest… many of us are anything but agile, flexible, open to change, and willing… Read more 4 Benefits of becoming more agile in your career
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Prevention versus damage control: Invest in what produces change
Here are some sobering stats related to conflict in the workplace. 10% of employees reported missed project deadlines due to… Read more Prevention versus damage control: Invest in what produces change
Putting down our anvils: Mindful communication as pathway to cultural sensitivity & inclusion
There are four common barriers to competent cross-cultural communication. Making decisions based on faulty assumptions Fear and ego Deep-seated biases… Read more Putting down our anvils: Mindful communication as pathway to cultural sensitivity & inclusion
COVID-19 and the long-term changes to the workplace landscape
Yes–things are different. Change can be overwhelming. But all things in our lives will continue to change. And we must,… Read more COVID-19 and the long-term changes to the workplace landscape
Social media engagement: A gift?
One way I help fulfill fulfill nonprofit organizations’ missions is by building brand awareness via social media. I’m no newbie to social media management.
Feeling the pain: Employers respond to the soft skills deficit
The soft skills deficit Five years ago, while teaching full-time as an English instructor at a community college, I became… Read more Feeling the pain: Employers respond to the soft skills deficit
Truth-telling in the workplace
It’s the age of truth-telling in the workplace. #MeToo and #WhyIDidntReport are shaking things up; many people who have kept… Read more Truth-telling in the workplace
Higher ed: Branding your campus
Recently, my family and I traveled across two states to the Gulf Coast to visit the beach. My daughter is… Read more Higher ed: Branding your campus
The bravest thing a leader can do
What is the bravest thing any small business owner, leader, or manager can do? What is the boldest question a… Read more The bravest thing a leader can do
Learning from everyone in the workplace
I once joined a professional organization with a diverse membership. We met weekly and discussed industry-related research. Every member sought… Read more Learning from everyone in the workplace