If you are a leader in a company then you have employees quietly quitting. Gallup released their State of the Global Workforce 2023, showing that 59% of the global workforce is quiet quitting (17% are load quitting). In the United States and Canada, 52% of the workforce is quietly quitting. Yikes! That’s over half of …
Self-love is the foundation of good leadership. It might seem counterintuitive initially, but self-love is not selfish; it’s a requirement for those who want to lead others effectively. Self-love helps you become more resilient, compassionate, and productive, which are all essential qualities of good leadership. Probably the most important thing to know is that self-love …
Most people have heard the express (or some variation) “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” This may or may not resonate with you, but I know that it didn’t resonate for me when I heard it. I loved my job and the work I was doing, yet it …
Self-confidence is the foundation of personal growth and success. It allows you to believe in yourself, your abilities, and your decisions. Without self-confidence, taking risks, pursuing our passions, and living life to the fullest are difficult. What if you could take your self-confidence to the next level? What if you could develop a level of …
We’ve all heard the phrase “work on your weaknesses” at some point in our lives. But what if I told you that the key to success wasn’t about fixing your flaws but doubling down on your strengths? If this sounds counterintuitive to you, think of it this way: If you were a professional athlete, would …
Pop culture is an excellent source of good and bad leadership examples. MasterChef is one of the shows I love that quite often reveals leadership lessons. This season has not disappointed me in that regard. In fact, in episode 10, there is a fantastic example of the #1 mistake I see managers and leaders make …
The answer: both. Have you ever realized your extra efforts weren’t paying off, so you stopped going above and beyond? If so, you’ve already experienced quiet quitting. Quiet quitting is not new; it has just been given an attention-attracting name and has been getting increasing attention, especially on TikTok. This is not surprising with …
If you were an amusement park ride, what kind would you be? Have you ever been asked an interview question like this? I know people who have. It’s a waste of time because it doesn’t tell you how well they can perform the job. Yet, I still hear people asking questions like this. I get …
If you are a leader/manager at any organization level and haven’t had a 360 Review, I highly recommend one. Fair warning, the process is uncomfortable at best, especially the first time. It requires you to be willing to look at yourself through the eyes of your peers, direct reports, and others with whom you work …
This week is National Everyone Deserves a Massage Week in the U.S. I fully support everyone getting a massage. It can be a great way to practice self-care by relieving muscle tension, disconnecting from stressors, and recharging. But that’s just one way to define massage. Massage is also defined as manipulating to achieve a better …
