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4 Pillars of lLeadership
I am fortunate to be the parent of a child who graduated from university in the pre-COVID era. Watching my son participate in a commencement ceremony at Yale, the rite of passage after four years of intense study, was both a privilege and a pleasure. For the...
Minnesota DOT Releases Annual Sustainability Report
The Minnesota DOT (MnDOT) this week released its fourth annual Sustainability Report that documents progress the agency has made toward its sustainability and climate goals.The report is based on data through 2019. Progress MnDOT has achieved towards its...
Leadership; Your team Needs an Empathetic Leader
In these challenging times, many of my coaching clients are feeling deeply concerned about how to motivate and inspire their people. “How can I motivate someone who is immersed in fear and uncertainty?” they ask. In my coaching sessions, I’m working to help them...
16 Ways to Use Your Journal to Become a Better Leader
Journaling can be one of the easiest, least expensive, and most effective parts of your personal leadership development. Easiest because you already know how to write. Least expensive because all you need are some simple materials. Most effective because your journal...
7 Ways to Improve Construction Safety Culture During a Pandemic
Because of the high priority the company gives to developing and implementing its construction safety plans, Schlouch Incorporated celebrated zero lost-time injuries last year. Schlouch believes they can do the same with COVID-19. Some may say it’s unattainable. But...
Non-Verbal Skills for Virtual Team Leaders
OK, I know this title may sound a little odd – what’s the point of non-verbal communication on virtual teams? But there are actually several ways that this is important, and by the end of this post, we’ll cover eight techniques to improve your ability to...
How to Manage Anxiety in 4 Simple ways
After months of fear, isolation, soaring unemployment and uncertainty, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Census Bureau estimates one-third of Americans are anxious about the future. Stress and uncertainty produce anxiety. COVID-19 has produced not only a health...
Leading People During Uncertain Times; A Focus on Clarity Connection, and Conversation
Here’s an assumption I’m making – you’ve got your communication strategy nailed down for the change you’re engaging in. Having cohesive messaging that all leaders are aligned on is critical when working toward change. But we all know that people don’t do things just...
What to Do When Workers Won’t Take Their Vacation
With unused PTO an accounting liability, employers may need to get creative to urge their workers to take vacation this year. While the COVID-19 crisis brought HR leaders many long-term challenges, one of the biggest short-term issues they’re now facing is how to...