A Cup of Coffee and a Culture of Recognition: How Small Acts Fuel Team Morale

Last week, during a coaching session with one of my clients, they shared a story that made me pause—and smile. Every day, one of their employees is the first to arrive at the office. He quietly brews a fresh pot of coffee, ensuring it’s ready when his teammates walk through the door. But here’s theContinue reading “A Cup of Coffee and a Culture of Recognition: How Small Acts Fuel Team Morale”

Level 5 Leadership – Leaving a Lasting Impact

Welcome to the final installment of our Leadership Journey series! In this article, we delve into Level 5 leadership – Legacy Leadership. Building upon the foundations of Levels 1 to 4, we now explore the pinnacle, where leaders focus on leaving a lasting impact. Join us as we unravel the dynamics of Level 5, understandContinue reading “Level 5 Leadership – Leaving a Lasting Impact”

Accelerating Trust and Rapport Building: The Power of DISC for New Leaders

Stepping into a new leadership role can be both exciting and challenging. As you embark on this journey, building trust and rapport with your new team is paramount. The quicker you connect with your team, the faster you can work together to achieve remarkable results. That’s where the DISC Personality Assessment comes into play. InContinue reading “Accelerating Trust and Rapport Building: The Power of DISC for New Leaders”

Culture, ESG, and Leadership

Last Friday, Camille Bryant, of McGlinchey Stafford, gave a great presentation at the LCPA HR Conference on Defining a Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace. She introduced a name for a concept I was already familiar with, but did not know how to so succinctly explain: ESG. ESG stands for Environmental, Social,Continue reading “Culture, ESG, and Leadership”

Generational Differences in the Workplace

A leader with a fixed mindset will find themselves struggling with high turnover or disengaged or burnt out employees. They will see the cause of the problem as outside of themselves, and therefore not seek a solution, blaming “this generation” for being lazy and entitled.

A leader must dig deeper to take responsibility. This is why personal and professional development is vital in any leadership role. Leaders must learn to expand their views to understand and value the views of their employees. If they don’t, their employees will go find a leader who will.