Many companies deployed remote teams to survive during the pandemic but, as restrictions lifted, a significant portion switched to a hybrid model. This created a new challenge for leaders. After all, leading an in-person team was difficult before the pandemic; leading three separate ones during and after the pandemic was downright overwhelming. As usual, though, […]
I am so pleased to award the First Annual Mission Facilitators International’s Excellence in Leadership Award to Tim OāNeal, CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona for his outstanding leadership in transforming the culture at one of the largest Goodwills in the US. Tim has done what few do by making culture development a […]
The TEDX Talk IāD LIKE you all to imagine youāre an engineer, working on a NASA project, to launch a shuttle into space. Due to weather and other issues, the launch has been postponed 8 times, each costing NASA millions of dollars. The pressure is mounting to get this bird off the ground. The date […]
Redefining Leadership Post CovId-19 WHEN LEADERS avoid conflict, accountability, and setting a bold vision, they become facilitators of consensus. By favoring the safer parts of leadership ā listening, encouraging, supporting ā these leaders silence their unique perspectives and skills. Creating a safe space for others to engage is paramount. But sometimes, the pendulum swings too […]
Start by Leading Yourself GREAT leadership can be developed with the willingness to change, self-awareness, courage, and a commitment to translate knowledge into action, ideas into habits. Great leadership is all about improving employee performance through setting a compelling vision and guiding people toward it. Weāve designed a 30-day program with a different focus each […]
Protect Your Culture SOONER OR LATER, all leaders confront the tough decision of what to do about a toxic team member. Company culture, morale, high-performance teamwork, and productivity are at stake. It is the moment of truth for these leaders: Should I take action or tolerate the toxic behavior? Do we walk our talk, or […]
Influence with the Right Style (3 of 3) by Dean Newlund, CEO HISTORY IS A GREAT teacher. Employee productivity went up during the great recession because the underlying message was āwork harder to keep your job.ā As the economy rebounded, the power shifted, and employees said, āreward our sacrifice, or weāll slow down or quit.ā […]
The Neuroscience of Influence (2 of 3) by Dean Newlund, CEO INFLUENCE: The actions taken to change the behavior of another person. Last week, I wrote that humankindās story can be summarized as āthe struggle to influence.ā As long as humans have wanted to connect with and get something from other people, weāve devised ways […]
How to Influence in Fear, Chaos, and Uncertainty (1 of 3) by Dean Newlund, CEO ANY LEADERSHIP development training would be incomplete if it didnāt address the ubiquitous question asked by managers near and far: How do I influence without authority? Leaders with authority influence differently than those with no authority. Most culture change consultants […]
How to Respond to Elevated Stress Tragedy happens, even during a year of unusual stress. While the Pandemic rages, businesses āpauseā and we get ready for a new President, loved ones still die as they do in any year. This year, however, those tragic losses are more difficult because of the unusual stress of this […]