I was so inspired last week by a group of managers attending a workshop Jake Brewer and I did on the topic of employee engagement. Jake brought the content expertise; I brought the linkages between employee engagement and great corporate cultures. What was most satisfying was seeing this group realize its own power. They came [...]
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Witnessing Synergy
Have you ever witnessed synergy taking place in real time? I was mediating a session between two clients yesterday. We started by setting the stage for them to share their individual perspectives regarding a touchy work situation. Lots of emotions at stake for both of them. They were expecting, and prepared for, a difficult conversation. [...]
Leading Virtual Teams
I was interviewed recently for a British publication about leading virtual teams. It wasn’t until the author (a friend and colleague) asked me about it that I realized I have a lot of experience in this area, and a lot of opinions. Here are some highlights of what I think is most important to keep [...]
Lessons From Cairo: Navigating Chaos
…And then I started to realize something interesting: these professionals were masters of chaos. This was familiar territory for them, and they have developed the interior maps over the years to trust their ability to navigate their way through. Chaos becomes an acceptable option if it means opening the door to better possibilities.
When Cultural Diversity Makes the Competitive Difference
…I sat across from three delightful, amazingly intelligent Moroccan women: an oral surgeon, a physician and a medical researcher. They defy every stereotype of Muslim women: professional, educated, funny, irreverent, independent, and stylish. We shared iPhone pictures of kids, talked about our work/life balance, low-carb diets, difficult colleagues, and the latest eye-wear fashion.
Are You Having Enough Fun?
It’s essential that we identify the sources of fatigue that drain our vitality as well as figure out how to find and regain our equilibrium when we’re thrown off-balance. But there’s an underestimated source of vitality that leaders are often prone to overlook: having enough fun.