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Maximizing Social Capital
Untapped Potential.
Underutilized Talent.
Wasted Time.
Squandered Resources.
For leaders who maximize social capital, these words evoke an emotional response, and when you are fully invested in helping others succeed, you will find ways to...
How Strong is Your Desire for Learning?
A few years ago, I wrote down some thoughts about curiosity. I felt it was an excellent time to revisit what I was thinking then and re-evaluate the importance of curiosity because curiosity will play a critical role as we move forward. Now is the time to...
We're all wired differently!
Finding ways to tap into the motivations of your team and even yourself can be incredibly difficult. People react differently to different situations, but our responses have drivers that have many commonalities. These buckets of leadership styles allow us to...
EQ and Work-Life Balance
“Self-awareness is what enables you to translate the insights from an assessment into action. Self-awareness is getting to know yourself, moment by moment. Self-awareness is knowing what you are thinking while you think it and what you are feeling when you feel it....
Is work-life balance possible?
How do I rest when my couch is also my office?
Should I be available 24/7? I feel like I have to be.
Is every week going to feel like a crisis?
New questions come front of mind when attempting to achieve a healthy lifestyle. As...
Grappling With Uncertainty
We often use a phrase at InitiativeOne: "Leaders must become comfortable with being uncomfortable." When I hear this phrase, my mind goes toward the discomfort of uncertainty. Uncertainty is somewhat of a fear of mine. The general idea of discomfort rarely scares...
