Attract Diverse Talent To Your Company
Creating an inclusive team is not easy, but it is something that most companies are now expected to do. Diversity is not just a fad—it is an important tool that can boost your bottom line.…
When Remote Work Stops Being Inclusive
Remote work has evolved from being a trendy workplace dynamic to a full-fledged business strategy. However, another prominent – and unfortunate – trend is a lack of diversity in the workplace. Diversity is a critical…
COVID-19 Pandemic Response from Lead at Any Level
Lead at Any Level understands and appreciates that events around the world are being postponed, cancelled, or converted to virtual formats in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Short-Term COVID-19 Response For this reason, we…
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When Do You Feel Included?
Recently, I had a conversation with young woman from the United Kingdom. She asked me about the stickers I use for my Network Beyond Bias program. The stickers look like name tags. They say “Hello!…
Mind Your Own Hula Hoop When Change Is Rampant
What’s a hula hoop got to do with change? Whenever I speak on resilience and responding to change, I invite the audience to go on an adventure with me. We stand up. We imagine ourselves…
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Self-Care: Essential When Facing Changes at Work
Big changes? Small changes? Whether you’re facing a process change or a total reorganization, upheaval at work can zap your energy and dampen your spirit. I’ve been there! Here are some self-care tips for managing…
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How to Deal with Worry at Work
Whenever you’re in the middle of big changes at work, you may find yourself worrying about what might happen. Whether you’re facing a reorganization, layoff, or even a process change, worry at work zaps your…
Growth Mindset for Managers
Are you a manager or leader of a team? If so, you have a unique responsibility to seek and draw out the potential in others. You may be familiar with the term “growth mindset.” Having…
Knowledge Transfer: Increase Your Training ROI
During one of my programs on Creating a Learning Culture, a participant asked, “How can we demonstrate a return on investment (ROI) for our training dollars?” While I’m not a financial wizard, I can tell…
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Learn on a Budget: It’s Easier Than You Think!
“How Do You Learn on a Budget?” During one of my programs on Creating a Learning Culture, a participant asked, “We’re facing serious expense pressures. How can we continue to support professional development? How can…
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Life without Closets
In a recent podcast interview, I was asked this final question: “What one thing do you know?” My answer, in short, was that we all have closets. That statement is in no way intended to…
How Leaders Can Encourage Learning & Development
You probably already know that organizations with a culture focused on learning & development are more profitable, more innovative, and have greater market share. But how can leaders create an environment where learning is valued…
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Be a Yeti to Survive Change
Changes, especially at work, can be stressful. The come in a variety of forms: new computer systems, reorganizations, shifts in responsibilities, personnel turnover. We are very rarely the ones initiating the change. Rather, we are…
Listening and Empathy: Critical for Success
Listening is a skill. Few other skills are more critical for effective communication and strong leadership than the ability to listen. In fact listening is one leadership skill that ranks far and above all others…
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Learn to Get Comfortable with Change
Your world is changing more rapidly than ever before, bringing a barrage of industry discussions about disruption, agility, and resilience. Professionals who adapt quickly can seize new opportunities and manage their careers. It’s time for…