The 3 Keys to Having Difficult Conversations Online
Conversations that are emotionally difficult or complex in nature are often stressful. With more and more companies making WFH the new norm beyond COVID19, having difficult conversations online in an effective and compassionate way is a critical leadership skill.
Leading a Company Through the Crisis of COVID-19
Leading a company through the crisis of COVID-19 presents us with continuing challenges we never thought we would have to face. José Suarez shares his personal experience, as the CEO of Axialent.
Strengthening Our Mental Toughness to Achieve Real Change
For most of us, change is hard. Our level of “grit” (or mental toughness) is a key component to our success in sticking to a plan and pursuing a long-term goal we feel passionate about. Strengthening our mental toughness is an essential piece of achieving real change.
Creating Real Connection in Virtual Meetings
There is very little out there about creating real connection in virtual meetings. And that might be the thing we are missing the most about in-person workplaces. Learn how to check-in before each meeting to create real connection in virtual meetings.
Letting Go of Prejudices Around Virtual Experiences
Since COVID-19 became a daily part of our lives, we’ve become increasingly accustomed to finding new ways of virtually doing what we once did in person. We came into this situation with a lot of preconceived notions about what it meant to connect virtually, but our experiences have shown us something else. As we navigate the many changes in our daily life, we have started letting go of prejudices around virtual experiences.
The “Right Culture” to Have in a Crisis
Have you considered how current events have been affecting your organization’s culture? We need to consider how we, as leaders, can drive positive culture change in this turbulent environment. What is the “right culture” to have in a crisis?
The Role of Scenario Planning 2.0 in Execution Excellence
Our world is changing faster than ever and with those changes, we need to learn to adapt quickly and intelligently. Scenario planning 2.0 is all about how fast we can read, listen, and integrate new information and adjust our plans quickly. But what exactly is the role of scenario planning 2.0 in execution excellence?
Survivor Syndrome: Tapping into the Player Within
How can leaders respond to the current challenges in a constructive way? One way is by asking people what they need to be at their best, inviting them to be players and to regain control of their situation.
Survivor Syndrome: Building Bridges
If “meeting people where they are” makes us feel loved and valued and can help us thrive, why do we often experience disconnection or misunderstandings instead? And how can we increase our connection to build bridges and “meet people where they are?”
Survivor Syndrome: Connecting Through Crisis
Being able to “put things on the table” and address difficult topics in an open, caring and compassionate way is a powerful way to increase connection among your employees.