When you think of leadership, how would you define a good leader? Many of us would use performative traits like: strong communication, excellent people skills, or being skilled in leading others toward and completing a common goal. While these are all things we hope to see on a leader’s resume, what would we want to see behind the scenes?
Read MoreWe are all well trained at problem solving. From an early age at school we are encouraged to use deductive reasoning, use critical thinking, and brainstorm new ideas to address problems that we encounter. This recurring and consistent training reinforces a deficient based mindset where we focus on what’s wrong, what’s missing, or what's bad.
Read MoreOccasionally, I'll meet with an experienced professional who is hesitant about including some of their prior experience on their resume or talking about it in an interview. This could be experience from a prior career in a different industry, maybe something they did 5 to 10 years ago, or a small business that they run outside of their full-time career. I can appreciate the concern of including things that on the surface may not seem relevant to an employer. However, I firmly believe that your unique professional experience is what makes you stand out from the crowd.
Read MorePre-pandemic, most of our meetings were in person; however, once the pandemic arrived, this scenario flipped 180 degrees to where the majority of meetings were being held over applications like Zoom, Teams, and Webex overnight. While it may seem that only the modality of the meeting changed, we also lost something very important along the way: travel time.
Read MoreThis week I highlighted Sabina Nawaz’s article: Become a Better Listener by Taking Notes. My primary takeaway was simple, taking time to listen is always well spent.
Read MoreWhat happens when we try to go back to ‘normal’ business operations? My open letter to Senior Leadership.
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