You may not believe in ghosts, but your ancestors definitely haunt you. No, you don’t need to call the Ghostbusters; Deborah Liu, the president and CEO of Ancestry, told us in our podcast interview it’s their influence that continues to shape you through the generations. Their decisions continue to make an indelible difference today. It […]
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You’re more like a global leader than you think. After all, you face very similar challenges. National financial crisis? You’ve faced budget woes in your business or NPO, too. Job creation and unemployment? Talk to your own HR department about how hard recruiting has become. The list goes on. The scale is different, but the […]
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You trust us. Trust is the fuel behind any relationship. Each week, you trust the information we curate for these articles is accurate and factual…even insightful. You trust your friends to support you in good times and bad. And your team trusts you to support them and guide them to success. In fact, trust is […]
Your work is a whirlwind. The avalanche of new tech, intricate global connectivity, and overnight societal changes all make for a rapidly changing world. And that’s just what you face each morning – what will work life be like in 2050?! Clearly, your leadership style will have to change to keep up. Fortunately, our podcast […]
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Enron. Lehman Brothers. WorldCom. And your company? You clearly want to avoid this list of major “too big to fail” firms that extinguished due to a lack of ethics. While many leaders view ethics as a vague extra that’s not critical to business, the death of these companies proves otherwise: ethics is critical to survival. […]
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Return to office (RTO) mandates are a little silly if you think about it. The next quarantine/hurricane/wildfire/(insert major disruptor here) is just around the corner, which means a flexible, remote-capable workforce is an absolute must for your organization’s long-term health. Your leadership must be flexible and remote-capable, too. Our podcast guests George Papandreou (former Prime […]
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“I just want to be heard.” Those six words resonate with every person on the planet, yet so many leaders ignore this universal need. Toxic leaders go further, actively shutting down feedback. Disengagement, low productivity, and turnover result. And, of course, these leaders miss out on operating improvements, new product ideas, and morale boosters from […]
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The world never has a lack of armed conflicts. Ultimately, the root cause of these wars remains poor leadership, according to experts on peace and negotiation. The irony: the exact same skills that help you grow as a leader for your team are the skills our political leaders need to solve global crises. For example, […]
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“Surprise!” That’s a fun word when it launches an unexpected party. It’s not so fun when it launches your work day. Yet for more and more of us, the exponential acceleration of change in the world translates into surprises at work. Fortunately, Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler—our podcast guests and creators of the It’s VUCA […]
Did you forget something? In our quest to become better leaders, we often forget the most fundamental thing that makes us leaders: followers! They stand at the heart of the very definition of “leader.” So, this week, we circle back to basics for insights on how to cultivate your followership. This information comes directly from […]
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Have you ever had this conversation about service during your business trips? YOU: I demand to see your manager! DESK CLERK: Certainly. May I say why? YOU: It’s the service here. The way this hotel is run. DESK CLERK: Our apologies. Perhaps… YOU: I can’t believe how fantastic it all is. I’d like to learn […]
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The effect your organization has on its employees extends well beyond work. The 2024 Gallup State of the Global Workplace report found that employee engagement significantly impacts overall life experience. When employees find their work—and their work relationships—meaningful, employment is associated with daily enjoyment and low levels of negative emotions. 88% of employees who are […]
Their Past Is Your Present: Here’s How Ancestry’s CEO Sees Family History Shape Your Leadership
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoYou may not believe in ghosts, but your ancestors definitely haunt you. No, you don’t need to call the Ghostbusters; Deborah Liu, the president and CEO of Ancestry, told us in our podcast interview it’s their influence that continues to shape you through the generations. Their decisions continue to make an indelible difference today. It […]
The Qualities You Share with Effective Global Leaders, According to This Former Prime Minister
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoYou’re more like a global leader than you think. After all, you face very similar challenges. National financial crisis? You’ve faced budget woes in your business or NPO, too. Job creation and unemployment? Talk to your own HR department about how hard recruiting has become. The list goes on. The scale is different, but the […]
An Amazon Leader Shares Her Steps for Mastering Trust
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoYou trust us. Trust is the fuel behind any relationship. Each week, you trust the information we curate for these articles is accurate and factual…even insightful. You trust your friends to support you in good times and bad. And your team trusts you to support them and guide them to success. In fact, trust is […]
Five Future-Proofing Leadership Skills from a Futurist and a Consultant
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoYour work is a whirlwind. The avalanche of new tech, intricate global connectivity, and overnight societal changes all make for a rapidly changing world. And that’s just what you face each morning – what will work life be like in 2050?! Clearly, your leadership style will have to change to keep up. Fortunately, our podcast […]
From an Oxford Ethicist: How to Test Ethical Decision-Making
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoEnron. Lehman Brothers. WorldCom. And your company? You clearly want to avoid this list of major “too big to fail” firms that extinguished due to a lack of ethics. While many leaders view ethics as a vague extra that’s not critical to business, the death of these companies proves otherwise: ethics is critical to survival. […]
Five Keys to Dealing with Disruption from Former Prime Minister George Papandreou
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoReturn to office (RTO) mandates are a little silly if you think about it. The next quarantine/hurricane/wildfire/(insert major disruptor here) is just around the corner, which means a flexible, remote-capable workforce is an absolute must for your organization’s long-term health. Your leadership must be flexible and remote-capable, too. Our podcast guests George Papandreou (former Prime […]
Active Listening: A Quick Guide to Turning Tension into Performance
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon Mushalko“I just want to be heard.” Those six words resonate with every person on the planet, yet so many leaders ignore this universal need. Toxic leaders go further, actively shutting down feedback. Disengagement, low productivity, and turnover result. And, of course, these leaders miss out on operating improvements, new product ideas, and morale boosters from […]
From Diplomacy to Desktop: How to Keep the Peace at Work
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoThe world never has a lack of armed conflicts. Ultimately, the root cause of these wars remains poor leadership, according to experts on peace and negotiation. The irony: the exact same skills that help you grow as a leader for your team are the skills our political leaders need to solve global crises. For example, […]
How to Stop Worrying and Embrace Work’s Surprises
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon Mushalko“Surprise!” That’s a fun word when it launches an unexpected party. It’s not so fun when it launches your work day. Yet for more and more of us, the exponential acceleration of change in the world translates into surprises at work. Fortunately, Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler—our podcast guests and creators of the It’s VUCA […]
Trust: The Bridge Between Leader and Follower
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoDid you forget something? In our quest to become better leaders, we often forget the most fundamental thing that makes us leaders: followers! They stand at the heart of the very definition of “leader.” So, this week, we circle back to basics for insights on how to cultivate your followership. This information comes directly from […]
Changing the World, One Visit at a Time
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoHave you ever had this conversation about service during your business trips? YOU: I demand to see your manager! DESK CLERK: Certainly. May I say why? YOU: It’s the service here. The way this hotel is run. DESK CLERK: Our apologies. Perhaps… YOU: I can’t believe how fantastic it all is. I’d like to learn […]
Better Employee Engagement = Better Lives (Yes, Really)
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Devon MushalkoThe effect your organization has on its employees extends well beyond work. The 2024 Gallup State of the Global Workplace report found that employee engagement significantly impacts overall life experience. When employees find their work—and their work relationships—meaningful, employment is associated with daily enjoyment and low levels of negative emotions. 88% of employees who are […]