Cultivating Connection in Leadership: The Path to Humanizing Our Workplaces

Illustration of a female robot and a human woman holding a heart in her hands

Have you heard of “corporate short-termism?”  It’s the idea that many organizational leaders today are overly focused on bottom-line results and efficiency here and now, while “human” factors—which are essential for sustainability—take a back-row seat. That’s exactly the opposite of what we need as our world and business context becomes increasingly uncertain. Now, it’s more […]

How to Use Communication and Influence With Low Performers

Communicating with low performers

Here’s something every leader has encountered before – a struggling co-worker who’s falling short of what you know they can deliver. They may be holding up your team’s progress, missing crucial deadlines, or just not putting their heart into their role.  Whatever the reason, low performance creates an uncomfortable situation in the workplace that we’d […]

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