Inspire! The Blog
Learn the Effective Use of Powerful Questions
I celebrate a passion for the power of well-crafted questions, aiming to move beyond superficial greetings and equip readers with tools for thought-provoking conversations. I advocate for open-ended questions like "how" and "what" to spark collaboration and understanding, emphasizing the importance of pauses to ensure open dialogue. Let's acknowledge the need for continuous learning and invite all of you to practice and explore the transformative potential of powerful questions.
Read MoreLeading in the Age of Meltdowns
Traditional leadership is focused solely on charisma and results. However, emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial for modern leaders. EQ allows leaders to understand themselves and their teams, navigate challenges, and inspire motivation. Ultimately, leading with EQ is about getting results while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Read MoreNavigating the Chaos with Empathy and Resilience
Discover how to lead your team through tumultuous times with empathy and resilience. Learn practical strategies to acknowledge emotions, foster community, and bolster resilience, creating a supportive environment where your team can thrive. Explore insightful tips and resources to navigate natural disasters, political upheavals, and other challenges. Embrace your role as a compassionate leader in a world of uncertainty.
Read MoreOvercoming the Fear of Failure
In the world of leadership, the fear of failure can be an insidious obstacle that holds you back from realizing your full potential. It's time to break free from this paralyzing fear and unleash your leadership potential
Read More5 Steps to Overcoming Fear of Failing
As a leader, one of the biggest obstacles you would face is the fear of failing. For your long-term success and that of the people you lead, it is important you work to face those fears and overcome them. If you don't, you are already losing.
Read MoreAccountability, Power & Change
Powerless people often rely on excuses to explain their lack of achievement, blaming external forces for their unhappiness and failures. The cure lies in taking full accountability for their own lives; this enables them to hope, set goals and pursue real change.
Read MoreManaging Conflict with Co-Workers
Promoting healthy communication within teams is essential for successful problem resolution. It is important to recognize that conflicts are a natural part of any workplace and to provide employees with the tools they require to manage them constructively.
Read MoreBetter, Not Perfect
Perfection is an ideal that is often impossible to achieve. It can create unrealistic expectations and lead to burnout and overwhelm. For leaders with this expectation of their team, it perpetuates extremes in highs and lows of both performance and attitudes, leaving you feeling deep frustration.
Read MoreNew Lens Required
The challenge new leaders often face with a newly acquired team is this - they move too quickly into action to make changes and overlook spending time enrolling their new team in THEM as a leader.
Read MoreHow To Promote the Right Employee or Risk Demotivating the Team
Leaders be cautious promoting an individual before they have proven they are ready for the new position. Learn what your team wants, what you (really want) and what you want to do to avoid demoralizing your team and attacking team performance.
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