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5 Ways to Win With Remote Teams – Part 2
In last week’s article I laid out some of the lessons I learned as a business leader from the 2008 financial crisis. How we lead and engage our teams in crisis isn’t just some “feel good” mumbo jumbo that some philosopher came up with. You and I both need a plan that...
5 Ways to Win With Remote Teams – Part 1
Eleven years ago I remember sitting in my office on a cold and dreary winter day in Michigan. The sky was dark, and the snow was falling, making it feel worse than it probably was. We had just gone through one of the worst financial declines in my professional career....
Why Do People Resist Being Changed?
It seems that these days the world is in a constant state of change. Covid-19 has changed the way we work, the way we communicate, and the way we live. The term “new normal” seems like a cliché, however we are living it daily. Why does change create anxiety, fear, and...
Why Great Leaders Embrace Disagreement
As a leader, dissent from your team can feel scary or threatening. We often associate disagreement with disloyalty or disrespect – but the fact of the matter is that disagreement can be incredibly helpful. When we disagree or debate respectfully, we think critically...
Manifest Success by Living Intentionally
Nobody likes crisis. It’s full of questions we can’t answer, and issues we can’t control. You’ve probably heard the expression “some days you’re the pigeon and other days you’re the statue.” Well, during crisis we’re all the statue. But the issue isn’t “have we been...
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...
