From What I've Gathered
Hope
I read the article below years ago. It has nothing to do with COVID-19, quarantine or the economy. It has everything to do with how simple acts of kindness can bring hope to those who desperately need it. May it inspire you. Life of Reilly There are some games where cheering for the other side…
Stop Being a Go-Getter!
A few years ago, I was having a conversation with a colleague. She had just left her full time role to launch her new talent management consultancy. She was 3 months into the new gig, so I asked her, “How’s it going so far?” She said, “Pretty well. I’m tracking at a half-million dollar run…
Leading in a Crisis
Since our world and our lives stopped being normal due to the coronavirus, my mind has regularly been going to a story about leadership from ancient times. For many, the name of “Joseph” from the bible brings images of a brightly colored “dream coat”. However, perhaps less known is how this same Joseph saved an…
What Is Workplace Culture—And What Is It Not?
If Identity is the “why”, then Culture is the “way” we do what we do. It’s informed by the Identity. Identity is where our mission, vision and core values are defined. The way we live out the mission, vision and values is our Culture.
The Enneagram for Schools & Teachers
Why do schools need the Enneagram? Recent research has shown that teachers experience stress in the workplace at twice the rate of the general population. Teacher burnout is at an all time high. Having strong self-awareness and understanding is essential to operating and maintaining a healthy, dynamic, fulfilling teaching career. The Enneagram is a tool…
Who Are We?
Last November, I was asked to speak about the Four Essentials of Business, a framework for building a successful organization. Over the next few months, I’m going to divide that talk into 4 blog posts, one for each “Essential”. The first Essential is a company’s identity, sometimes referred to as the company “brand”. The problem…