It is widely acknowledged that the ability to empathize is the basis for all productive relationships. It goes without saying in personal relationships empathy is the glue that keeps us together. In business empathy is essential for collaboration, inspiration, and innovation. And today we need empathy more than ever as we attempt to bridge the … Continue reading Empathy Is A Skill, Not A Feeling – The Empathy Equation MORE >
Courage is often lauded as one of the most important characteristics a leader can possess. Many say that leadership is impossible without courage. But what happens when that courageousness is not informed by curiosity? You have recklessness. Although the following statement is heretical in most of my circles, I think the mob that attacked the … Continue reading Courageous Leaders: Are You Champions or Reckless? MORE >
We are so fortunate that we can stay connected via video conferencing these days. This unprecedented time of social distancing would be so much more difficult without this medium. Despite the enormous disaster of COVID-19, for many of us, some semblance of our daily lives has been able to continue. Via video, we are able to … Continue reading Zoom is Like a New Lover – Thrilling and Idealized MORE >
This is the fourth in a series of questions I am asking to help us pause for a moment to notice what we are learning about ourselves and our organizations. There is no doubt that the next disruptive change will be different than this one. That is what will make it disruptive. Nonetheless, it is … Continue reading 20/20 Hindsight: If you had known this was coming, what would you have done differently in your business to prepare? MORE >
