Leadership in the Age of Narcissism: A Survival Guide
In the world of leadership, encountering individuals with narcissistic traits is not uncommon. In fact, I have partnered with many individuals who exhibit these behaviors – and many employees who have been managed by a narcissist.
Read MoreMomentum vs. Alignment – Which Do You Choose?
How do you define success in both your professional and personal life? What does the concept of success personally mean to you? In the dynamic landscape of personal and professional growth, individuals often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating the choice between momentum and alignment. Both concepts carry significant weight in shaping one’s growth, but…
Read MoreLeaders: How to get from The Great Resignation to The Great Reawakening
It’s the holidays, and we’re officially in the throes of the season of gratitude: being thankful, counting our blessings, expressing gratefulness. But honestly? I’m a bit over it. I’m struggling to remember how this year went, let alone how to reflect on it in a mindful way. I imagine that’s because we spent so much…
Read MoreLooking for Leadership Inspiration? Watch Ted Lasso.
If you haven’t seen Ted Lasso yet, go watch it right now. Yes, right this minute. Both seasons. Then, come back to this piece so we can have a real conversation. ******* If you have seen Ted Lasso, let’s get into it. Because as far as I know, the character of Coach Ted Lasso is the most…
Read MoreA Leaders Decision to Adapt
Many retrospectives of 2020 invite us to ask, “Other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln??” Last year was most definitely not business as usual. That said, my clients displayed incredible resilience and readiness for change in both their business and personal lives. And in many cases, those changes had a direct impact on…
Read MoreHow To Lead In a Time Of Uncertainty & Loss
Life today is harder than it’s ever been for many of us, and Americans are experiencing loss on many fronts. The worldwide pandemic has us all on edge, and some have lost loved ones to the virus. Others have lost jobs and benefits, and for those who have managed to stay employed, there is worry…
Read MoreWhy Love Is The Next Hot Thing In Leadership
By Molly Rudberg, MSC, PCC Look around. Watch the news. Read the paper. It’s time to love the people we work with. No, I’m not talking about interoffice flings. What I’m talking about is much more serious, and lasting — more like a lifelong marriage. I’m talking about making an emotional investment in the…
Read MoreResolutions Are B.S. – Why We Must Ditch “The Fix”
By Molly Rudberg, MSC, ACC Around this time each year most New Year’s Resolutions start to slip. According to U.S. News & World Report, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. I feel for you… sort of. Don’t get me wrong; I’m all about thoughtful self-improvement. But if you’d have asked me to weigh in…
Read MoreLeaders of The Future: Check Your MBA at The Door
By Molly Rudberg, MSC, ACC Here we are in 2019, and we still haven’t figured out how to predict the future. Other than a universal fear that robots will most definitely take over the world (or, at the very least, our jobs) at some point, the only sure thing is that now, more than…
Read MoreLetting Go of the Year That’s Been
(sing to the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”) It’s the most nerve-wracking time of the year!With the end-of-year sellingAnd clients all telling you, “Spend money here!”It’s the most nerve-wracking time of the year!_____ It’s the most, most hectic season of all!With new project proceedingsAnd quarter-four meetings with clients on…
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