Wait…what? We Agree?
Something odd just happened in American politics that deserves attention. Two opposing candidates for Governor of the state of Utah – one a Democrat, the other a Republican – bucked the advice of seasoned political advisors and appeared together in a political ad they both approved. You read that right, they appeared together. Their message: while we represent two opposing parties...
Religious Discrimination, in the Grocery Store?!
Photo by Natalia Rosa on Unsplash During this week’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings for judge Amy Coney Barrett, who is also a member of the conservative Christian community People of Praise, concerns are being expressed about how the nominee might rule on questions involving religion and the workplace. Given this, at least one recent case, which centers on the government suing the...
Being “Neutral” and how it backfires- a breakdown of Marie Forleo’s Apology and how she got it right.
2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. If you or your organization have had the luxury of staying neutral on matters of social justice in the past that is certainly no longer the case. When it comes to matters of humanity, society wants to know: Where do you stand? And who do you stand with and for? Many organizations and high profile individuals are grappling with how to express...
I Agree with People Who Don’t Want to Wear a Mask
Photo by C Drying at Unsplash I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the folks who don’t want to wear a mask, and I want to say to them, “I hear you.” First of all, there’s no question in my mind, masks are really annoying. I wear glasses and they’re always fogging up when I wear my mask. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten into my car only to realize,...
How to lead with respect and avoid mediocrity with Gregg Ward
Everyone wants respect. From your assistant to the youngest member of your team, to the janitor of the company building, everyone yearns to be treated fairly and politely. But sadly, in reality, not many are willing to give others back the respect they want to be given. Just as the platinum rule suggests, to be respected, you must first give respect. Join me in this episode as we learn what...
16 Unique Ways To Cultivate Good Habits And Cut The Bad Ones
Humans are creatures of habit. Every one of us, regardless of where we are in our lives, has developed routines that we’re familiar with. Cultivating a habit is similar, and even if we don’t do it consciously, we create patterns through repeated actions. However, not all of these habits are beneficial to our lives. Some of them can be quite destructive in their own ways. So how...
The Hard Work of Teaching Soft Skills, Virtually
In 1987, I found myself standing in front of 20 New York City police officers in a Manhattan classroom to teach them how to successfully manage people with emotional disturbances when they become confused, angry and a potential threat. I’d just started my career as a soft skills trainer, and, as terrified as I was, I also knew that being in the room with those cops and bringing to bear my...
3 Leadership Challenges Arising From COVID-19
Gregg Ward was featured in the Business2Community article written by Blair Nicole Nastasi Odds are your employees, stakeholders and customers are uncertain and fearful about their personal and professional lives. Leading people who are experiencing crisis and grief is not an easy feat, and it’s more important than ever to lead with respect and empathy. “It’s vital that leaders...
Experts Share Marketing & Communications Predictions for Summer 2020
Gregg Ward shares his prediction with Yahoo! News: The COVID-19 pandemic has been dominating headlines and disrupting industries around the world for the past three months. The fields of digital marketing and communications have been turned upside down, as a result of decreased client marketing budgets, paused campaigns, and increased competition for customer and media attention. How...