Gratitude is a powerful force, as we explored in “The Hidden ROI of Appreciation: Why Gratitude is a Leader’s Secret Weapon.” But here’s the next step: how can businesses go from simply saying “thank you” to embedding appreciation into their DNA? This follow-up article dives into actionable strategies for leaders to amplify the benefits of […]
Leadership often gets caught up in buzzwords like “strategy,” “synergy,” and “disruption.” But when was the last time you heard “gratitude” mentioned in a boardroom? Probably somewhere between rarely and never . Yet, here’s the kicker: appreciation isn’t just a “feel-good” factor; it’s a game-changer for your team, your culture, and yes, your bottom line. Look
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You may have heard that letting your cell phone run down to 0% before recharging is bad for its overall battery life. This turns out to be a relevant metaphor for device users, too: it’s far better to recharge our own “batteries” regularly, rather than wait until we are totally depleted or burned out. Download
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I remember it clearly… I had a group of 16 enthusiastic managers who had just completed a 3 day manager education class in Sofia, Bulgaria. They were a great class. I still have the Bulgarian cow bell that they gifted me with when they noticed how much energy it took for me to get their
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Why Unleashing Your Team Breeds Brilliance We’ve all seen it: the leader who swoops in with the answer, radiating an air of “because I said so.” It feels efficient, sure. But it’s a recipe for missed opportunities and a stifled team. As leaders, we often fall prey to the illusion that we have all the
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With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), whispers of job displacement have sparked widespread anxiety. Will robots like my new vacuum cleaner, Stephan, soon render human workers obsolete? While certain tasks face automation, the reality is more nuanced.
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Feeling stressed changes how people weigh risks and rewards during the decision-making process. When under stress people focus more on the possible positive outcomes. Strangely. when under stress, the natural tendency is to pay greater attention to positive information, while discounting negative information, according to research published in Current Directions in Psychological Science. This means when
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You may have heard that letting your cell phone run down to 0% before recharging is bad for its overall battery life. This turns out to be a relevant metaphor for device users, too: it’s far better to recharge our own “batteries” regularly, rather than wait until we are totally depleted or burned out. Download
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According to Wikipedia, “collaboration is the process of two or more people or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Collaboration is similar to cooperation. Most collaboration requires leadership, although the form of leadership can be social within a decentralized and egalitarian group.” We are focused on this critical skill so that we can share
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Previous participant advocacy builds motivation This month we kicked off multiple Inspired Leadership journeys, but one experience stands out. Sybrin ran the Inspired Leadership Journeys in 2019/2020 (seamlessly moving to virtual over lock-down) and launched new cohorts in September. What stood out was the strength of the internal advocacy for the journeys. Alumni from the
