Webinars. Meetings. Training. Should you use Zoom? Teams? WebEx? Shadow puppets? Here’s the thing you probably haven’t been told before. To make a truly effective presentation in an online world, the tech you use is NOT the most important factor. In fact, it may be way down the list. If that sounds confusing, stick with me. Let’s
You know what gratitude is, but perhaps you don’t know what praxis means. To gain the numerous benefits that gratitude can provide us, understanding that word is foundational. So, let’s start there.Praxis (from Merriam Webster) Action, Practice, such as: Exercise or practice of an art, science, or skill Customary practice of conduct Practical application of a
Gratitude is a powerful tool, not just in our personal lives but also in our professional environments. It’s a year-round necessity, not just a seasonal sentiment. Let’s explore how integrating gratitude into our daily routine through the Three A’s of Gratitude can profoundly influence our perspective and leadership. Awareness is the first A in this trio.
You’ve been told you need to be “camera-ready” for a meeting. But you’re working from home or someplace you don’t want people to see. What do you do? Many of the most common web meeting platforms allow you to use backgrounds that will hide your real surroundings. Should you use them? What works best? Glad you
Until we start something, nothing will change. This is true for every aspect of our lives – personal life, career, business, and all types of relationships. All advances, great or small, require us to start. Yet, taking that first step can be hard or scary. And it always requires us to move past the safety
Leadership is not just about guiding others; it’s a continuous journey of self-discovery and improvement. Today we’re exploring the concept of “Being the Leader You Want to Have,” a mantra that has significantly shaped my approach to leadership. Firstly, reflecting on past experiences with various leaders is essential. Every leader, good or bad, teaches us something.
It seems that machine learning and “robots” of some sort have been around for a long time. About a year ago, the term “AI” seemed to change for many people with the introduction of one new thing: ChatGPT. Fast forward roughly one year and during OpenAI’s recent DevDay, they reported 100 million weekly users. Seemingly
Let’s talk about beginning your leadership journey. It’s not about a specific place or time; it’s about a mindset. Before we step onto the path of leadership, we must anchor in the ‘why’. Why do we lead? For me, it’s about reaching valuable outcomes and making an impact through others. It’s a triad of elements:
Humans are amazing – and one of the reasons is our ability to learn. In truth, we are learning machines! Yet many/most fail to capitalize on this innate ability and use it to our advantage (or do it often enough). Overcoming this tendency is often framed as being a lifelong learner. In my experience, most
It is hard to argue with the idea that readers are better leaders. Therefore, there are hundreds of lists of “must read” leadership books. While there is nothing wrong with these lists, they are redundant and assume everyone has the same starting point. Today, I’m sharing a different list. Rather than telling you what you
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