Charisma: A Gift for You?
Who doesn’t enjoy getting a gift? No matter the season or celebration, something surprising or unexpected is a delight to receive. Bringing even more joy is that unique “gift that keeps on giving”—something that continues to offer meaning for weeks, months, or years. Would it surprise you to know that charisma is that type of […]
Optimism: The Fountain of Youth?
Wellness has long been a topic of interest for LEADon® clientele, especially during the past few years as many leaders have stretched themselves to the limit helping their organizations survive and Corporate Family® members thrive. LEADon’s BALANCE philosophy has been a staple of our leadership approach to well-being (more on this later), but there is […]
Fostering Creativity
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Maya Angelou During a recent corporate event, several executives shared their concerns about dwindling creativity. In this company’s case, creativity is paramount to survival and continued success in order to produce new product for their customer base. Their level of anxiety seemed […]
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 […]
Going “Digital” Requires Emotional Intelligence
Who doesn’t want a digitally savvy Corporate Family®, especially as everything from electronic communication to remote and hybrid professional environments are now commonplace for organizations around the world? Yet while technology is a 21st century reality, going digital hasn’t simplified many of our workplace dilemmas. According to one study, about half of remote workers feel […]
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 […]
Improving Your Leadership with ‘The Rule of Thirds’
“Why are you always focused on the negative people in your sphere of influence? You’re wasting time and energy on them. Moving forward, focus on the people who will listen to what you have to say.” These words of advice were shared by a mentor many years ago after a challenging leadership event. That guidance […]
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 […]