As an EI Strategist, insights often come in unexpected moments. Recently, while exiting a steam room, I joked about having more empathy for lobsters. This lighthearted comment sparked a deeper reflection on the nature of authentic empathy in #leadership. True empathy isn't a checkbox on a manager's daily task list or a #performance metric to be measured. It's an internal transformation that spreads through one's consciousness like contrast dye in a medical scan, illuminating
Today's workplace is rapidly evolving with changes we couldn't have anticipated even a few years ago. The traditional carrot-and-stick approach to #employee motivation is becoming increasingly less effective. As #managers and #leaders, our role is not merely to drive productivity but to create an environment where employees feel genuinely engaged, valued, and inspired. This article explores the critical elements of effective leadership that go beyond conventional motivati
This One Shift In Thinking & Attitude Offers a Big Advantage For Your Leadership & Business Success. Most of us start the new year by setting goals for a fresh start. It's a familiar practice. In everyday life we set all sorts of things. We set clocks and watches to make sure we arrive on time. We set calendars to ensure we don't miss appointments, birthdays, and special events. We also set our clothes out for the next day as we imagine what we want to look like and the per