What do working with rescue puppies and giving staff feedback have in common? Turns out, a lot. The time I’ve spent preparing little rescue puppies for their new forever homes has been invaluable to me. I learned important lessons on building trust and relationships, and how critical the quality of communication is to this process. […]
Is imposter syndrome a problem in your workplace? Does it interfere with efforts to advance and empower your staff? Imposter Syndrome in Workplaces A 2020 KPMG LLP study found that 75 percent of US female executives suffer from imposter syndrome at one time or another. While originally thought to occur predominantly in women, recent research by […]
Imposter Syndrome At Work What’s Imposter Syndrome? Some of your top performers may be struggling with imposter syndrome at work. You definitely want to address this. Here’s why. Imposter syndrome (IS) is extremely common and present in all types of workplaces (Bravata, et al). KPMG LLP‘s research notes that IS afflicts 75 percent of female […]
Most staff empowerment programs and policies rely, at least in part, on behavior change. And, more than likely successful outcomes will require behavior change on the part of both the staff and management. This is because the mindsets and related underlying beliefs of both parties play a significant role in any successful change process. Even […]
Embracing Work-Life Flexibility The explosion of virtual work is leading to drastic changes in the workplace as employers take advantage of what they learn. Although, the benefits derived from flexible schedules aren’t actually new. Many contractors, myself included, and the self-employed have opted for independence at least in part for the ability to schedule our workday […]
Stress in the Workplace Nowadays workplace stress receives significantly more attention and resources than it did say ten years ago. Still, most offices remain demanding, fast-paced, and ever-changing. They’re filled with literal and figurative noise as well as measurable and subtle energy that is often challenging if not downright negative. In this kind of environment, it’s […]