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Managing Employees with Special Needs: A Guide to Inclusive Leadership
Managing Employees with Special Needs: A Guide to Inclusive Leadership
“Leadership is hard, but building an all-inclusive, high-performing team is even harder!”
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Sep 5
How to Inspire Trust
How to Inspire Trust
I’m, by nature, a trusting person. When I meet someone new, I start with trust. As I start interacting with the person, I have ways to…
Erikjan Lantink
Aug 22
The Quiet Power of Reflective Leadership
The Quiet Power of Reflective Leadership
In today’s fast-paced business world, leaders are often expected to move quickly, make instant decisions, and juggle multiple tasks at…
The Roots
Aug 21
Understanding the Impact Delegation Framework and RACI
Understanding the Impact Delegation Framework and RACI
When I became a manager of the team, initially I made a lot of mistakes while I was getting my feet wet. I didn’t really know when to…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Aug 20
Management 101: Sandwich Approach and Some Alternatives
Management 101: Sandwich Approach and Some Alternatives
When you are in the leadership role, effective communication is key to fostering a productive and positive work environment. One widely…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Aug 14
Strengthening Resilience Through Behavioral Coaching: Guiding Leaders to Excel in Adversity
Strengthening Resilience Through Behavioral Coaching: Guiding Leaders to Excel in Adversity
In the dynamic and unpredictable landscape of today’s world, the capacity for resilience stands out as a vital trait for impactful…
Nedheya Baby(ACC)
Aug 11
Leadership Failure: Joel Embiid’s Comments and Why Teams Fail
Leadership Failure: Joel Embiid’s Comments and Why Teams Fail
For those of us that do not follow the NBA, this past June, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics won the NBA championship. They were, by…
Jon Hoffman
Aug 11
Eric Schmidt on the value of team coaching
Eric Schmidt on the value of team coaching
Back in 2004, the Google board threw Eric Schmidt a curveball by asking him to step aside as Chairman while staying on as CEO. Eric wasn’t…
Brian Donovan
Aug 7
Management Principles Based on “Be the Change You Want to See”
Management Principles Based on “Be the Change You Want to See”
The quote “Be the change you want to see” is often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi and serves as a powerful guiding principle for effective…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Aug 6
The Power of Discreet Guidance: Jesus’s Leadership Style for Modern Leaders
The Power of Discreet Guidance: Jesus’s Leadership Style for Modern Leaders
In a conversation with a friend, she pointed out something that had never occurred to me before: how Jesus consistently protected his…
Anlet Nevi J
Aug 3
Why developing people skills is valuable for everyone
Why developing people skills is valuable for everyone
When Charles was promoted into a leadership role, he was not at all prepared for the ‘people’ challenges he faced. Every direction he…
Brian Donovan
Jul 31
Management 101: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness at workplace and Team Collaboration
Management 101: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness at workplace and Team Collaboration
Emotional Intelligence (EQ), also known as Emotional Quotient, refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and influence…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Jul 30
Leadership and Delegation: Lessons from Moses and Aaron
Leadership and Delegation: Lessons from Moses and Aaron
Leadership is often perceived as a solitary journey, but history and personal experience reveal that effective leadership is a…
Anlet Nevi J
Jul 23
Embrace AI and Lead Beyond the Algorithms
Embrace AI and Lead Beyond the Algorithms
In the evolving landscape of business, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and leadership is a terrain that remains largely…
The Roots
Jul 18
It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top
It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top
There’s an old saying: ‘It’s lonely at the top.’ I hear it all too often. We might feel isolated because it’s hard to know who to trust. We…
Brian Donovan
Jul 17
Signaling and Leadership
Signaling and Leadership
It’s a common, even mundane situation, but I believe one of the most difficult interpersonal challenges leaders face. Imagine a leader…
Tim Jackson, Ph.D.
Jul 17
Why Understanding Empathy Intellectually Doesn’t Work
Why Understanding Empathy Intellectually Doesn’t Work
One of the things I do when I’m preparing to write an article is search and see what the current conversation around a particular topic…
Adam Quiney
Jul 17
The Procrastination Paradox: How Delaying Tasks Impacts Your Emotional Wellbeing and Leadership…
The Procrastination Paradox: How Delaying Tasks Impacts Your Emotional Wellbeing and Leadership…
Procrastination is a term often thrown around in workplaces and among professionals striving for success. While many of us are familiar…
Nedheya Baby(ACC)
Jul 15
The Remote Revolution: Leading the Charge in a Dispersed Workplace
The Remote Revolution: Leading the Charge in a Dispersed Workplace
Imagine a world where location becomes irrelevant. Where the best talent can be recruited from across the globe, and collaboration thrives…
Steve
Jul 12
The Unsung Heroes? Disruptive Leaders and Their Transformative Impact
The Unsung Heroes? Disruptive Leaders and Their Transformative Impact
In the landscape of modern organizations, disruptive leaders often emerge as the unsung heroes, quietly driving innovation and growth…
The Roots
Jul 12
The Role of Cognitive Biases in the Friction Between Conservatism and Changing Social Norms…
The Role of Cognitive Biases in the Friction Between Conservatism and Changing Social Norms…
In an era of rapid social change, the friction between conservatism and evolving social norms is increasingly evident. Cognitive biases…
Nedheya Baby(ACC)
Jul 6
Management 101: “Asking What is Right as Well as What Works”
Management 101: “Asking What is Right as Well as What Works”
Achieving results is paramount in a cut-throat business environment. Management often prioritizes efficiency and effectiveness, focusing on…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Jul 4
The Power of Offsite One-on-One Meetings
The Power of Offsite One-on-One Meetings
In the fast-paced world of business, fostering meaningful connections and effective communication between managers and their team members…
The Roots
Jul 4
Leveraging Behavioral Coaching to Enhance Decision-Making
Leveraging Behavioral Coaching to Enhance Decision-Making
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing economic landscape, effective decision-making has become a critical skill for leaders. The ability…
Nedheya Baby(ACC)
Jul 1
Boosting Organizational Success: The Role of Behavioral Coaching in Employee Assistance Programs…
Boosting Organizational Success: The Role of Behavioral Coaching in Employee Assistance Programs…
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, organizations are constantly seeking innovative strategies to enhance productivity, reduce employee…
Nedheya Baby(ACC)
Jun 21
The Emotional and Organizational Challenges of Employee Termination
The Emotional and Organizational Challenges of Employee Termination
It is a very sensitive topic and when the decision needs to be made — it is not a zero-sum game. I have been a part of a layoff and have…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Jun 20
Crucial Conversations: Mastering the Art of Difficult Talks in Business
Crucial Conversations: Mastering the Art of Difficult Talks in Business
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Steve
Jun 19
Why making and keeping promises is important for reliable results
Why making and keeping promises is important for reliable results
Steven couldn’t believe his ears when he heard people thought he was slippery and unreliable. He was genuinely trying his best to keep his…
Brian Donovan
Jun 18
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