Working from home can be a grind. For many teams who are accustomed to working alongside one another, this unprecedented time of working from home due to COVID-19 has come with a high price tag. The price has been felt in a variety of ways: increased stress, increased loneliness, decreased engagement at work, and […]
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Trust, It’s Needed Now More than Ever Before
In the blink of an eye, leaders were thrust into a new world . . . a world where they instructed their team members to pack up their office tools and go home . . . frequently hauling computer monitors, papers, electronic files, and more to do their work thing away from the workplace. And, […]
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The Magic of Taking Risks
Step away from your comfort zone. No, it’s not a new idea. But it is one that deserves attention today more than ever. There is real magic to experience when we push ourselves out of the easy, familiar, and nonthreatening routines, relationships, and behaviors that we’re used to. Most of us are aware of this […]
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The Magic of Taking Risks
Step away from your comfort zone. No, it’s not a new idea. But it is one that deserves attention today more than ever. There is real magic to experience when we push ourselves out of the easy, familiar, and nonthreatening routines, relationships, and behaviors that we’re used to. Most of us are aware of this […]
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You Do You: Being Authentic Pays
Things are rapidly changing for all of us. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we find ourselves redefining how we work, exercise, shop, and socialize. We are challenged to rediscover – or maybe learn for the first time – how to be productive and happy with less human interaction and more social distancing. My prediction is […]
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Bring Sunshine, Not Clouds
At long last, it’s March. This month promises us days that require sunglasses, the warmth of spring, and the potential of bursting bulbs and buds on our bare trees. After a very typical gray Indianapolis winter, I crave bright and sunny skies, the warmth of the sun on my face, and the comfort of […]
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The JoyPowered Workplace Podcast – Tips for Leaders
A huge thank you to JoDee Curtis and Susan White for having me on their podcast. We touched on how I came up with the acronym FRESH (that I explain in greater detail in “FRESH Leadership: 5 Skills to Transform You and Your Team”) and also discuss few of the things I am always game to chat […]
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Improve Internal Communications in 2020
One of the 2020 trends is improved internal communication. The news makes me wonder: is this an amazing trend or just a fantastic goal? My gut tells me it’s a goal (not a reality) for many organizations, thus making it a “trend” . . . because improving internal communications is easier said than done, right? […]
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Show Gratitude and Appreciation for the Strengths of Others
As we approach our nation’s day of thanks, our Thanksgiving Day holiday on November 28, it makes sense to think about the strengths of our friends, colleagues, and family members. Why not try to unlock the fullness of and potential within every relationship by catching people doing what they do best? Appreciating the goodness in […]
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Did You Miss Yesterday’s Podcast?
Two-thirds of American workers are not engaged at work – which is a serious problem for business, as employee engagement has a strong impact on overall company performance. I was a guest on this week’s episode of “Taking Care in Business” with Kathy Pedrotti Hays and Vicki Bohlsen. We discuss how a focus on strengths […]
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