In the dynamic world of leadership, influencing others is not just about making decisions and giving orders. It is about creating an environment where people feel motivated, engaged, and productive. One influential concept that leaders can use to achieve this is social proof. So, in this week’s blog post, I wanted to explore what social … Read more
I am travelling for July, and my journey began with multiple airlines and several long-haul flights. Arriving at my destination had me reflecting on the concept of teams. The flight crews on each of the four flights sparked this train of thought. I remembered reading some time ago that flight crews often come together for … Read more
As leaders, we understand that our team members are more than just employees—they are individuals with complex lives outside of work. While we strive to create a positive and productive work environment, our team members may inevitably face significant issues in their personal lives. So, what can a leader do to support team members when … Read more
Humanity is a mosaic of emotions, a symphony of experiences that span the spectrum from joy to sorrow, love to hate, and everything in between. Many scientists have tried to boil human emotions down to seven or eight universal emotional expressions, with some suggesting that humans experience 17 million combinations of emotions in a lifetime. … Read more
In this week’s blog post, I want to dive into a critical aspect of leadership that is often overlooked – celebrating wins and successes. We all know the leadership road to success is full of ups and downs, challenges, and victories. Being a leader isn’t for the faint-hearted; it takes guts and determination with a … Read more
We live in interesting and complex times. No time in the past short history of work has so many generations been at it together. Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and now Generation Z. All are in the workforce in one form or another. It’s an experiment that was not necessarily designed, and much of it … Read more
Welcome back if you are continuing from Chapter Four, and welcome if you are new. If you haven’t done the first step in this process, I would recommend you start at Chapter One first. Please also check out Chapter Three and Chapter Two. Just like leadership, this is not necessarily a linear process, but for … Read more