Keeping the peace is important at any time in the work year, and no employee wants to feel a tense buildup in the office. Leadership teams across the board can benefit from guidance on what to stay away from in maintaining equilibrium at work. To uncover root causes, we’ve asked 18 thought leaders, ranging from … Read more
Retirement just isn’t what it used to be. Many executives 65 and older are choosing to work for longer—and they are being asked to stay. One reason executives are being asked to delay retirement is because companies are afraid of change and they are ill-prepared for change. Retirement-aged executives are among the most valuable assets … Read more
My younger executive coaching clients usually know nothing about the Apollo 13 rescue. Older clients know of it, but few know the details. Yet the story offers us fresh insights into what it takes to build high-performing teams. The BBC radio series, 13 Minutes To The Moon, created by Kevin Fong and Andrew Luck-Baker, offers … Read more
Holistic well-being is the thread that captured me in our conversation the month prior, particularly when De Laurentiis used the word “cherished” to describe how she hopes her team feels. Three decades into her illustrious career, the renowned chef, author, TV personality, restaurenteur, and entrepreneur’s intention is “to help the new generation do a better … Read more
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Block, and Novak Djokovic, the world’s No.1-ranked male tennis player, share something in common: They both understand the value of agility. Djokovic recently told 60 Minutes that even though he’s not the fastest or the strongest, he can often outmaneuver his opponents on the court because of his extreme flexibility, … Read more
Despite such immense investment, our most recent data suggests that only about 50% of 1:1s are reaching their full potential. So, what can leaders do? The best leaders recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role but are where leadership happens in a meaningful way. Here are some tips for elevating your 1:1 … Read more
What is it about the human psyche that makes us always want to be somewhere else? For all our talk about mindfulness, being present, and living in the moment, we spend much of our lives in a fantasy world. It doesn’t seem to matter what we’re doing now; regardless of where our bodies may be, our … Read more
With so much importance placed on connecting and collaborating, why is it so unproductive? Collaborative work has become overwhelming and ineffective. On average, we spend 85% of our time in meetings, on emails, on phone calls, and on Slack. It’s too easy to schedule a meeting (just send a Teams link!) and too hard to … Read more
The sophisticated and often nuanced manner in which leaders communicate is pivotal in forging or fracturing relationships with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders. As a Dutch-American CEO and founder, I’ve painstakingly navigated the intricacies of direct and transparent communication, learning to intricately balance forthrightness with empathy. The Dutch are renowned for our stark directness—a characteristic often … Read more
Consider a scenario in which an employee has prepared a major presentation following a significant project milestone. They spend days finessing slides for an imminent meeting with their colleague and an upper-level manager. When they arrive at the meeting, they’re eager to share their thoughtful updates with the team. Instead, after flipping through the initial … Read more
