Managing Stress to Avoid Burnout
“There cannot be a stressful crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” Henry Kissinger Did you know that almost 70% of C-level leaders were considering leaving their jobs in 2022 in order to find a position that better supported their health? The Deloitte survey which included 2100 people from the U.S., U.K., Canada, and […]
Humility and Humor
Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you. Langston Hughes As summer sizzles its way across the Northern Hemisphere, many people who complained mere months ago about the cold weather would welcome the slightest amount of precipitation. Whether a simple spritz or sudden downpour, hot temperatures […]
Creating Unity in Your Corporate Family
The CEO’s story about developing a more unified team almost seemed too simple, so LEADon® queried her further about her successful meeting. “I Grubhub-ed the entire team, even our remote employees. That way everyone could enjoy lunch while we watched this month’s online leadership course and downloaded afterward.” According to this leader, enthusiasm at the […]
Charisma: A Gift for You?
Who doesn’t enjoy getting a gift? No matter the season or celebration, something surprising or unexpected is a delight to receive. Bringing even more joy is that unique “gift that keeps on giving”—something that continues to offer meaning for weeks, months, or years. Would it surprise you to know that charisma is that type of […]
Optimism: The Fountain of Youth?
Wellness has long been a topic of interest for LEADon® clientele, especially during the past few years as many leaders have stretched themselves to the limit helping their organizations survive and Corporate Family® members thrive. LEADon’s BALANCE philosophy has been a staple of our leadership approach to well-being (more on this later), but there is […]
Fostering Creativity
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Maya Angelou During a recent corporate event, several executives shared their concerns about dwindling creativity. In this company’s case, creativity is paramount to survival and continued success in order to produce new product for their customer base. Their level of anxiety seemed […]
Calming the Storm: Self-Regulation at Work
Self-management is the ability to keep disruptive emotions and impulses under control. This is a powerful skill for leaders, especially during a crisis — because people (will) look to them for reassurance, and if their leader is calm, they can be, too. Daniel Goleman, author, psychologist, and emotional intelligence expert Perhaps there is no other domain of […]
Going “Digital” Requires Emotional Intelligence
Who doesn’t want a digitally savvy Corporate Family®, especially as everything from electronic communication to remote and hybrid professional environments are now commonplace for organizations around the world? Yet while technology is a 21st century reality, going digital hasn’t simplified many of our workplace dilemmas. According to one study, about half of remote workers feel […]