Why Inclusive leadership? Why now? During this pandemic everyone’s world has been rocked. Even if people have not been personally affected by COVID-19, they probably know people who have been affected and they fear that distress and disaster could be lurking nearby. Anxiety levels are high. The role as a leader made a dramatic shift
In the post pandemic world, we are finding ourselves navigating into a new normal. Both work and home lives have been dramatically altered. As business leaders, we must successfully handle three over-arching challenges. These changes include embracing innovation, creating a more inclusive culture, and incorporating a structured mentoring program. The pandemic world ushered in an
To build a successful business, there needs to be clear direction, purpose, and strong leadership. Building a dream team of leaders within the organization creates the much-needed component for clarifying the vision and executing the plan. Strong leadership is needed in all areas of the organization, not simply within the top echelons. Identifying and training
Business leaders have often used mentoring to enhance employee skill sets, however, we find that a structured mentorship program is more likely to provide better results. We know that business leaders who are effective mentors improve their business results in a variety of ways. Not only does the bottom line receive a boost, but we
To successfully emerge from this time of COVID, along with our racial unrest, leaders must re-establish priorities. Although the economic landscape may look daunting for your business, there can be silver linings, if you search for them. Yes, this is a time of crisis, but it also can be a time of opportunity. We suggest
Everyone has a story to tell. Women leaders are no different. So women, here’s important advice: own your story and tell it well. It can be challenging for some women to be the protagonist of their own tale. It seems that many women tend to talk about themselves only when it’s about them helping someone
This is a difficult time of uncertainty and business owners are instinctively cutting back and holding on to what cash they can. COVID-19 has affected everyone. Here we offer advice that may seem counter intuitive. We suggest that business leaders focus on the human side of your employees and customers. They should be your priority
Developing a mentorship program can be extremely helpful for employee career development and self-improvement. Having a mentor allows staff members to focus on skill enhancement and goal setting. If members of your organization are struggling with a clear sense of direction moving forward, it may be time to consider establishing a formalized mentorship program. Using
Why do corporate cultures resist change? There are many reasons, but you only need to look at the way a staff is organized, the way corporations do business and the way they select new hires. These become a few powerful reasons organizations have difficulty embracing and incorporating change in staying competitive. One way the corporate
In this time of economic uncertainty, business leaders often find themselves leading in uncharted terrains. For many industries, the future is difficult to predict much less survive. The leadership skills that were important in navigating the development of your business may no longer be relevant to ensure future sustainability. For many leaders, this is a
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