You’re hiring? Congrats! In my experience as an executive leadership consultant helping company founders, C-suite executives, and small-business owners shape effective teams, I’ve noticed that interviewing—especially if you’re doing it for the first time—can be as nerve-racking for the interviewer as …
The research is conclusive: human beings are emotional creatures.
We shouldn't need studies to confirm this obvious truth, but oftentimes work is seen as a dispassionate place where everyone is expected to make consistently calm, rational decisions. But this is …
Companies across the globe are talking about removing bias, giving everyone equal opportunities, and creating healthy, diversity-friendly work environments. However, diversity is too often just a buzzword. Creating an inclusive culture is a bit more complex than merely saying your …
Time management is one of those important work and life skills that seems to find its way into every job interview and performance review. That’s because recruiters and management teams alike know that an employee’s time management skills can make …
If you’ve been working remotely for any amount of time, chances are you’ve experienced some kind of “Zoom fatigue.”
We probably don’t need to explain it to you, but just in case: The phrase Zoom fatigue refers to “an overall …
COVID-19 didn’t create the need for online meetings, but it sure made them the de facto meeting choice. My company already had a culture of conducting Zoom calls with video off, and as we slid into the pandemic nosedive of …
When you're in a career rut, you feel dull and unproductive. You feel like you're not growing or progressing. And a career rut can be very difficult to get out of. Fear, lack of confidence, and disbelief in yourself and …
We’ve all been told that it’s healthy to take breaks during the workday—and stepping away from your desk presents a great opportunity to recharge your batteries and passively process information. But are your breaks really adding to the energy you …
If nothing else, 2020 has been an extraordinary year—often in the worst sense of the word. The coronavirus pandemic caused many of us to cancel plans, lose jobs, and miss out on much-needed time with loved ones. A presidential election strained …
I don’t know about you, but I am certainly raising a glass to 2020 being over. This past year has brought tremendous change for so many of us—including when it comes to our careers. From layoffs and furloughs to paycuts and …
