When you think of leadership, what qualities come to mind first? Your instinct might be to say title, education, status, or some other similar characteristic. This is the conception of leadership that many people have. Great leaders are the type of people that get stuff done, command a room, and know what they want and […]
John Robertson
Reframing Wellness Through Crisis
It’s going to be okay. You will get through this. You just need to get over this! How many different expressions have you and I been told over the years that are as useless as these? Despite knowing how little these phrases do to actually solve a problem, people seem to offer them anyway. When […]
Leadership: Finding the ACES Within Your Organization
How do you measure leadership qualities? You can probably identify forces within your organization that create greater buy-in, trust, and engagement… or those forces that have the exact opposite effect. These forces possess qualities that you and I can develop, but when leadership misses these, it works like a stone in the shoe for growth […]
The Truth About the Bark and the Bite
Have you ever heard someone claim that a person is “all bark but no bite”? Or what about the saying, “Their bark is worse than their bite”? What if I told you that these phrases can apply to how we view crises and conflict in our workplace? This phrase compares a person to a dog; if […]
Extinguish Your Workplace Root Fires, Not Just Brush Fires
Have you ever thought of your workplace like a forest? As a leader in your workplace, one of your greatest responsibilities is cultivating a healthy, productive work environment for your team. Part of that is being able to identify and address the various workplace “fires” that can ignite and spread dysfunction through your organization. Over […]
Dealing with conflict requires a values-based approach
Conflict within the workplace can be frustrating to handle if you don’t have the right tools. Not only can workplace conflict decrease productivity, but if not addressed correctly, workplace conflict leads to bitterness and resentment among coworkers, creating an unhealthy environment at best- and a toxic environment at worst. Transforming conflict to be productive means […]
Values-Driven Leadership in a Status-Driven Culture
I AM vs I HAVE Leaders What does it take to successfully model leadership in today’s current workplace culture? Some of the first things that come to mind might be power, confidence, charisma, intelligence, and other such characteristics. However, being a great leader requires more than just the right skills, a series of checklists, or […]
How to REALLY Take A Break: When You Unplug, What Do You Plug In To?
Picture this: The past quarter at your work has been extremely busy to the point that the workload is overwhelming and stressful. You and your coworkers are all working extra time- if not overtime. However, you have something to look forward to: a week-long vacation with your family. Everything is booked and ready to go. […]
Finishing Well: Examine Yourself and Your Values
Do you want to ‘finish well’ in your personal or professional life? Take time to examine your values and be sure they lead to your finish line.
How appreciation changes the workplace… When shown in a way that matters!
Feeling genuinely valued and appreciated in the workplace has a tremendous impact on employee satisfaction, engagement, and performance. However, in many workplaces, managers and leadership often forget to recognize the hard work of their staff. When employees feel their efforts go unnoticed, they begin to experience a decline in morale, disengagement, and burnout. As an […]