Posts Tagged ‘emotional intelligence’
Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone
Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone We’ve likely all experienced the disappointment that sets in when you fail to meet the goal you made on New Year’s and decide to give up altogether. It is so universal that it’s managed to secure its own day of the year on the second Friday of January: National Quitter’s…
Read MoreWhy Small Changes Stick
It’s likely we’ve all experienced the disappointment that seeps in when you first fail to meet the goal you made on New Years and decide to throw in the towel all together. It’s so universal it’s managed to snag its own day of the year on the second Friday of every January, National Quitter’s Day.…
Read MoreNew Year: Time to Recharge
Everyone wants to know: What are your goals for the new year? But no one asks: Have you rested yet? Have you let the year that just ended settle into your bones? Have you given yourself permission to not know what comes next? We’re taught to sprint into January. New year, new you, fresh start, hit…
Read MoreThe Return of Light
Winter Solstice, December 21st, marks the longest night of the year — that threshold moment when darkness feels like it just won’t let go, but it does. On December 22nd, the light lasts a little bit longer. Slowly, the light returns with days growing longer…but you cannot perceive it yet. The shift is real, but invisible. This natural cycle holds deep meaning for us — descent is…
Read MoreGiving In: The Gratitude Practice You Might Be Missing
In honor of Thanksgiving, we gather this week to give thanks. We count blessings, name what we’re grateful for, and take stock of all the good in our lives. And all of that matters. These moments of gratitude anchor us, remind us to pause and recognize the blessings that surround us. And, here’s what’s…
Read MorePssst… Your Best Managers Aren’t Burning Out Because They Can’t Handle the Job
How to Release Trapped Organizational Capacity: The 34% of Payroll Walking Out the Door Gallup research shows disengaged employees cost $3,400 for every $10,000 in salary; that’s 34% of your payroll walking out the door. Not because people lack skills, but because invisible barriers trap their potential, creating what we call trapped organizational capacity. Here’s…
Read MorePssst… Want to know what your most resilient people have discovered that everyone else is missing?
They’ve stopped worrying about engagement scores. While everyone else obsesses over “how satisfied people feel about their jobs,” your top performers have discovered resilient people secrets that are quietly building something entirely different in their teams. Here’s their secret: engagement tells you how people feel right now, but your best leaders are preparing their teams…
Read MorePsst… The Hidden Secret Behind Organizations That Thrive in Chaos
Ever wonder why some organizations seem to effortlessly navigate global crises, technological seismic shifts, and economic downturns, while others, even once dominant giants, crumble? The answer isn’t superior resources, better strategy, or even visionary leadership. By weaving together a tapestry of empirical research from organizational psychology, neuroscience, and self-compassion studies with insights from working with…
Read MorePssst… Your Most Influential People Have Cracked the Code to Innovation
Listen closely to the hallways of any established company, and you’ll hear it: “We tried that before.” “That’s not how we do things here.” “Our customers won’t accept that.” These phrases aren’t just casual dismissals—they’re symptoms of a powerful organizational immune system at work. One that can kill innovation as effectively as any competitor. Understanding…
Read MorePssst… Your Calmest Crisis Leaders Have a Secret (They Already Had the Crisis)
Listen, I need to tell you something about your calmest crisis leaders, the ones who somehow handle catastrophes without breaking a sweat… They’ve discovered something that goes against everything we’ve been taught about crisis management. They are already prepared. Months ago. In a conference room. Over coffee. This is crisis leadership preparation in action, and…
Read More