There is a dark side to comfort zones. It’s a lack of growth. I see comfort zones as a foundation to slip back into when you need a break or time to recover. Then, it’s…
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The Hidden Cost of Inefficiency
You and I might not notice, but the up-and-coming leaders do. Their view of organizational life and how people interact breaks from the past. The issue is glaring: traditional organizations are riddled with silos, burdened…
Exerting Control vs Energizing People
When I first stepped into a leadership role, I thought my job was to give orders, just as I had seen others do. That was the norm: leaders direct, followers execute. However, as time went…
Define Your Workplace Culture
The reality of working in any organization is that there is a spectrum of behaviors that you might encounter. What behaviors are you willing to accept in your organization? The closer you are to defining…
When They Know More Than You
Your average new employee, fresh out of college, has likely experienced a lot more than you had at their age. Here’s a summarized overview based on available data from Common Sense Media and the primary…
The Mythical Career Path
The concept of a career path is a myth—a story told to help guide individuals. Some of my best work was accomplished while serving others. However, the true journey lies in learning how to lead…