Luck and Leadership
Isn’t it interesting how certain achievements in life are often ascribed to luck? For instance, we hear things like, “He’s fortunate he received that great promotion” or “What an awesome bonus—she’s so lucky she got one.” This arbitrary luck-factor isn’t just reserved for professional accomplishments. People admire others for their great marriage, good kids, nice […]
Caring for Your Corporate Culture
Store Purpose: To create an uplifting and delightful experience for everyone that walks through our doors!! Posted at an El Cajon, California coffee shop Upon reading the words displayed just inside a local coffee establishment, the average customer would expect a thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish. Unfortunately, the bright interior and exhilarating aroma […]
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 […]
3 T’s for Terrific Communication
In a previous blog entitled Communication 201: Best Practices for Personal and Professional Connections, the LEADon® team detailed specific strategies leaders can implement to improve how their Corporate Family® communicates. At the end of that blog, we mentioned three essential “T’s” for terrific communication, and we’d like to expand on those here. In essence, to […]
Communication 201: Best Practices for Personal and Professional Connections
What’s the optimal way to communicate a message? Texting? Email? Phone call? Video call? In-person meeting? For many the answers vary, especially when our lives get hectic. But if you’re concerned about best practices when it comes to connecting with others in your personal and professional life, the team at LEADon® has some clear-cut recommendations […]
From Ashes to Empathy
The legend of the Phoenix has been recited to countless generations since its earliest origins. Even in this modern era, there’s still something inspiring about that mythological bird that had the ability to rise from ashes to new life and limitless possibilities. Indeed, the promise of ‘rebirth’ should resonate with everyone who has endured the […]
Dealing with the “Great Resignation” Dilemma Part II
“I subscribe to the great resignation 100%. I have yet to work for a company with a great culture, (that) appreciates me and values my time. I’ve been worn down to nubs, and I’ve only been in the corporate world for 11 years.” This unsolicited testimony came via email to LEADon® in November 2021 during […]
Dealing with the “Great Resignation” Dilemma Part I
Are you aware that a smaller, yet surprisingly powerful epidemic is sweeping through the ranks of organizations just like yours? For lack of a better description, this current economic dilemma is simply called the “Great Resignation,” and it represents another devastating blow to businesses already struggling from the fallout of COVID-19. If you’re uncertain about whether or not this crisis—which is also being labeled the “big […]