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A Leader’s Perspective in Adversity
With the right perspective, good things can come out of bad situations. Think about it. Every adversity in the history of the world has eventually produced something positive for someone. This means every medicine you take, every tool you use…they all came...
Decision Making During Crisis
This crisis is not easy for anybody. What we have right now affects all companies of every size. Before this, my own company was on track to have our best year ever. But the coronavirus threw a wrench into our plans. I’m sure many of you can relate. How do...
Stop Focusing on the Job Description
Why do we spend so much time and effort on job descriptions when they have little to do with the results of a team member? Does a job description really define success? Does a job description really capture the ideal candidate? Obviously, there is a bit of sarcasm in...
What Example Are You Setting During Times of Crisis?
We are in one of the most difficult times our country has ever experienced. This crazy pandemic has killed thousands of people, put companies out of business, and created unemployment virtual lines like we have never seen before. In addition, our healthcare workers...
Influence Your Mindset with Positive News
Consuming the news lately has been exhausting. It’s important to stay informed, but because of the pandemic there are countless devastating news stories being published by the minute. Factor in the 24-hour news and social media cycles, it becomes a constant stream of...
Supporting Your Teams from a Distance
As leaders, I’m sure all of us have recently had to make some tough decisions in order to do what’s best for our company. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, tons of businesses are temporarily suspending operations or switching to remote work. Work may be slowed down...
Purpose Has Never Been More Important in Business
If you’ve read any of my blog posts before or follow me on LinkedIn, you know that I’m a big believer in purpose. I truly believe that organizations are most successful when they have a clear sense of purpose to unite and inspire their teams – and that their...
Guest Post: Crisis from a Small Business Employee’s View
We’ve all been impacted in one way or another during this pandemic, and the company I work for has been no exception. Although our company certainly recognizes that it is a privilege to remain open during this time and are very grateful for it, many sacrifices and...
How to Get the Best From Your Teams During a Crisis
Business leaders are in a catch-22 situation. On the one hand, we need the absolute best from our teams to navigate this crisis. On the other hand, many people are still adjusting to working from home and struggling to focus on work through this difficult time. With...
Is Trust Earned or is Trust Given?
Trust has always been an important element of leadership. But in today's remote work environment, it really has taken center stage. Leaders who want to get the best of their teams have to ask themselves one question: is trust earned or given? When I was just a kid, I...
The Importance of Communication During a Pandemic
Communication has always played an important role in a company’s success, but with the COVID-19 outbreak it has become more important than ever. Most businesses are operating under different circumstances than they’re used to. Teams are either working remotely or...
Empathy is the Most Important Thing in Business Right Now
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. Look, there’s no way to sugarcoat it. Things are really tough right now for just about everyone, everywhere. The virus, the economy, the chaos, the uncertainty. People are scared for their health, their jobs, their families...the...
