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If you are a leader, then you have probably had your fair share of struggles with work engagement. Keeping employees engaged is not easy. And I’ll tell you right now, a pizza party is not going to cut it. Some companies keep a rather low priority for work or employee engagement. The small HR teams, […]
If someone had told me when I was younger that finding your passion is the key to leadership, I would have been skeptical. But not for any other reason than I thought about leadership differently back then. You can probably relate. I used to think that once you become a leader, that’s all you had […]
Volunteering in a conflict zone was one of the biggest leadership and people skills tests I have ever undertaken. My experience in Ukraine, during the first few weeks of the current war, taught me a truckload about leadership and how immense stress can be channeled into a laser-focused desire to uplift and support others. My […]
If you are in a long-distance relationship, then I probably shouldn’t tell you that more than 35% of them fail. Yikes, right? Not really, though. There are a lot more statistics that should give you courage about your chances. More than that, statistics should never define how your long-distance relationship turns out. So, if this […]
Building trust in any relationship can be tough and takes time, and it’s even worse in work relationships. Ever since the pandemic revealed leaders’ ‘true colors,’ many people have had way less trust in them. As a leader, you want your employees to trust you in important moments. Some people believe that trust is not […]
Let’s dive into something that’s crucial but often a bit tricky to master – balancing employee needs with company goals. You’re a servant leader. That means you’re all about putting your team first, making sure they feel seen, appreciated, and catered to. It’s like being the ultimate host at a party, ensuring everyone’s having a […]
The old adage goes “Women most need security, and men most need respect.” It’s an outdated and somewhat black-and-white statement in some ways. Nonetheless, I find it’s true in my marriage…at least that latter half. (I feel like my greatest need is someone to unload the dishwasher, but that’s another matter entirely.) I’m a pretty […]
Do you ever wonder what was going through Nick Fury’s mind when he was picking a team? Or any other person that created something as great as the Avengers? Did they just pick people with quirky personalities who presented as misfits and hoped they would work well together? While some strategies work box-office great in […]
Having some time apart to do separate things is normal and healthy in relationships. But when his hobbies take over all your husband or boyfriend’s time, it’s easy to feel left out and separated from your loved one. Sounds crazy, right? We get so worked up about someone else stealing our loved ones from us. […]
I can name at least one time when I have looked at a man and said, ‘I bet he’s having a midlife crisis.’ was probably wrong, as are many others when they talk about men going through this crisis. So, what kind of man goes through a midlife crisis? Better yet, is there any man […]