This last week I was a keynote speaker at a human resources (HR) conference. I had an interesting conversation with a gentleman who made an argument for why HR is not responsible for employee engagement. You might be wondering how this came up. Often, boards of directors and leadership teams look to and point a … Read more
SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Carey Jenkins, CEO of Substantial. Carey shares her unique outlook on her leadership journey, her leadership style, her refreshing outlook on the evolution of leadership and the power of mindset. Key takeaways: Be a continuous learner and seek fresh start in your leadership. Be intentional in … Read more
A while ago, my family and I visited my aunts and cousins in Ohio. It was the first time that both sides met one another. My kids had a blast getting to know people they had only heard about in stories. While we were in Ohio, we decided to do a college tour for my … Read more
I am very excited to share my first interview as part of the Enlightened leader series. I will share these interviews monthly to shine a light on enlightened leaders around the world. My questions help uncover leadership styles and strategies and how this impacts the employee experience. When I refer to “Enlightened leader”, I … Read more
A week ago, my dog had surgery. They put this cone or “halo” on her head to minimize access to the incision. Ever seen an animal with this on? It’s really sad. As I walked behind her, I thought about her limited field of view. How often do we also have this same limitation … Read more
Regular communication with employees is one of the most important factors when it comes to developing a healthy workplace culture that breeds success. You may have systems in place for performance feedback and regular status reports, but there is something to be said for just checking in to see how things are going. … Read more
[pullquote align=center] In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.-Dalai Lama [/pullquote] I have seen it time and again where senior leaders decide that they can move forward with executing on a tactical plan, because they want to feel successful. Worse yet, they oftentimes underestimate the … Read more
[pullquote align=center] The role of leaders is not to get other people to follow them, but to empower others to lead. Bill George [/pullquote] Some years back, I worked with a teammate who, by her own choice, worked non-stop. No one needed to monitor her coming and going. She was just driven to do … Read more
I have seen my fair share of uninspiring leadership. Many executive leaders want to be known for “bringing out the best” in their leadership teams, but lack three basic ingredients to be able to inspire greatness in their leaders and in the front line. 1. Lack of Vision Leaders want to follow other … Read more
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