Recently, I spoke to a gathering of HR professionals and learned something interesting. The most negotiated part of the employment agreement these days (at least for this major employer, and others) is not salary. It’s the ability to work a hybrid schedule. But is hybrid work a perk, or an advantage to employers? It depends
Effective communication requires a flow of information between two parties. In order for the messages sent to be received, it typically requires some clarification and conversation – a two-way flow. We could look at that information exchange as being contained in what I call the communication conduit – a pipe that allows for those back-and-forth
As a leader, your ability to delegate is not just a skill—it’s a critical component of your role. Delegation empowers your team, fosters trust, and ensures you are working on the right tasks. Today, I want to share five compelling reasons why delegation is essential and why avoiding it can hinder both your success and
Meaningful words are powerful. People use powerful words because they are just that, powerful – they explain an important concept, and often do it eloquently. Because they are powerful than can become overused. When that happens, they become “buzzwords” and their power to communicate can be lost.How Words Become BuzzwordsIn the beginning, there are words
Organizational tempo is one way to describe the speed and rhythm with which an organization operates, makes decisions, implements change, and gets things done. It is an underappreciated and discussed component of organizational culture. And for better or worse, every organization has a tempo. Perhaps you want to pick up the pace for a season or
Chris has a change to implement with her team. It was important and she wanted it to be successful. Before diving into it, she spent some time thinking about the workplace changes she had most readily accepted in her career. Based on that reflection, she decided there were five things she could do as a
Since hybrid work has become more common, there have been some consistent challenges that come alongside the opportunities to succeed. Coordinating schedules, feeling disconnected, and a lack of serendipity in conversations lead the list. But one of the most impactful difficulties is managing performance when some people are in the office more than others.The Human
Listening is something we do every day. We know it is important, yet we take it for granted. That’s why I was pleased that it emerged in our Remarkable Leadership Skills Bracket as one of the two most important leadership skills (from an initial field of 16 skills!). Here’s why so many voted for listening (in
I have long said that as we become better leaders, we become better humans – and vice versa. Empathy is one example of that truth. Empathy is a valuable and important human skill and leadership skill. If you think of the best leaders you have experienced, you have likely experienced leadership empathy from them. So,
Making change happen has always been an important role for leaders, now more than ever. Much has been studied and written about managing change, and to a slightly lesser extent, leading change. And even given all that study and advice, most leaders and organizations aren’t very good at making change happen. Maybe it is because
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