Leaders, How would you describe the difference between wise and smart? Here is a simple exercise I use to help people understand the difference in their own worlds. First, ask: who is the smartest person you know, and why did you choose that person? Responses often include people who are technically brilliant in their respective fields (e.g., aeronautical engineers, brain surgeons, economists, well-known company leaders) and who are described as intelligent, genius and bright. Then, ask: who is the wisest person you know, and why did you choose that person? While responses may also include leaders in their...
Read MoreWhat words come to mind when you hear diversity, equality or inclusion (DEI)? I think of strength, open-mindedness, innovative, creative, better, different, outside of my comfort zone, courageous. If you’re stuck and not sure how to move forward with DEI, check out these tests that identify the magnitude of your own biases, videos to get you thinking, and impactful calls to action that CEOs from across the globe are committing to regarding DEI in the workplace. This summer, I was invited to join Forbes’ Coaches Council. Top business and career coaches offer firsthand insights on leadership topics ranging from diversity to goal settingto personal...
Read MoreMy Forbes Coaches Council peers and I weigh in on ways to be focused and productive as we close out the year. Click here to read...
Read MoreMy Forbes Coaches Council peers and I weigh in on ways to be more inclusive of talent with learning disabilities. Click here to read...
Read MoreWhat can you do to accomplish more especially when you are feeling overwhelmed with organizational change? Check out NASA's counter-intuitive approach: Relaxing + Taking more breaks.
Read MoreAs I prepare for an upcoming speaking engagement, I am coming across a number of short-and-sweet reminders on leadership lessons learned on navigating change successfully. Enjoy this recent Forbes post on this topic.
Read MoreOrganizational change management is part art, part science, and executed one person at a time. Read this story impacted by Maxwell's quote. What matters most is to show you care!
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