You hired them. You’ve worked with them. You’ve trained them. You’ve coach them. They perform. But in the big moment when you need them the most, your confidence fades and so does theirs. What is up with that? This year I have probably enjoyed watching NFL football more than any year I’ve been a fan. … Read More
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When the ‘New Normal’ isn’t New Anymore: Four Steps to Stay the Course in 2021
It’s been close to a year since the US experienced the effects of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic. After a month or so of lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, work-from-home, and shelter-in place mandates, the phrase, “New Normal,” was everywhere. It was a phrase that frustrated me because it was only half true. Our experiences were ‘new,’ … Read More
Choosing Victory in 2021: Three Ways to Think Differently about Goal Setting
Now that 2020 is in the rearview mirror, how will you define victory in 2021? January is when New Year’s resolutions are made and yet I’ve heard very little about people making resolutions this year. Perhaps it’s because most of us are just looking for a simpler and less complicated 2021 compared to 2020! Then … Read More
The Hindsight of 2020: Three Tips for Navigating 2021
2020 may have been the perfect storm! “The Perfect Storm,” was a 2000 movie that highlighted the ill-fated trip of an Atlantic fishing boat crew that found itself in the confluence of a series of weather systems that created the ideal situation for one of the worst storms of the century. Spoiler alert: They didn’t … Read More
Connecting during Social Distancing Part 2: Four Steps to the Next Level
As we continue down the path of social distancing working virtually and further apart from each other physically, the need to connect with each other at another level than just casual conversation or the, “To Do,” list becomes even more relevant. In Part 2, here are FOUR steps to take you conversation and work relationships … Read More
Social Connecting during Social Distancing: Five Ways to Start
The news changes daily and regular updates modifications of normal. And yet, in business we need to press on as much as possible. It takes more than just task orientation to stay connected. It takes empathy and intentionality to go to another level. StrengthSmart was designed as a conversation guide around individual strengths but has … Read More