There are lots of reasons why good employees quit. Pretty high on the list: a horrible boss. We’re not talking about the caricature from movies—we mean the real managers and executives who do subtle but unbearable things on a regular basis. The ones who don’t see themselves clearly and have no idea the effect they […]
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Gratitude in Leadership: Building Culture When Resolutions Start to Fail
About a week into every new year, an all-too-familiar custom starts to unfold. The buzz around New Year’s resolutions begins to fade. According to one study, 43% of people don’t believe their resolutions will last beyond January. For individuals, some well-intentioned (and often unrealistic) habits begin to slip. For organizations, company goals may still be […]
Leading with Empathy: Why the Best Bosses Care the Most
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, great leaders are separating themselves from the pack. With hybrid work schedules, AI colleagues, increased employee stress, and cultural differences reshaping expectations, the most successful managers are those leading with empathy, humanity, and genuine interest in their people. This isn’t a soft strategy — it’s a powerful tool. Compassionate leadership […]
AI in HR: 5 Core Duties That Still Demand a Human Touch
I recently attended an HR conference expecting the usual lineup of DEI panels, compliance workshops, and leadership keynotes. To my dismay, the DEI sessions had pretty much been dropped. What wasn’t dropped, however, was the use of AI in HR. I am not exaggerating when I say that almost every single session revolved around AI […]
Leading with Compassion: The Key to Building a Loyal Team
Every so often, something happens in your career that you instantly know will stay with you forever. As someone who coaches leading with compassion as a core principle, you experience one of those rare experiences that doesn’t just mark your professional identity; it validates who you are and quietly reveals the kind of leader you’ve become. One […]
Time for a Strategic Goal Makeover: Continue, Do More, Start, Stop
It’s that time of year when New Year’s resolutions start to fade — but your business goals don’t have to follow suit. Now’s the perfect moment to reassess and refocus. And if this all feels like déjà vu, it might be time to try a fresh approach: Continue, Do More, Start, Stop. Over the past […]
