In the nuanced tapestry of leadership, the threads of respect and courage are intricately woven together, each amplifying the strength and effectiveness of the other. Leadership, at its core, is not just about making decisions and directing teams toward common goals; it’s about doing so in a way that fosters trust, encourages innovation, and builds a resilient organizational culture....
An overwhelming number of human resource professionals find that giving critical feedback is one of the most challenging conversations they routinely have. Maya Hu-Chan, one of CRL’s esteemed advisors, has also found this to be the case. However, she takes that conversation a step further and examines not only giving, but also receiving critical feedback.
If you are reading this article you...
When one of my clients experienced discrimination in the workplace, she confided in a colleague. She had hoped to feel understood, validated, and supported. Instead, her colleague’s response made her feel dismissed and belittled.
She was a high performer at her company, but she had recently been denied a leadership position. “You’re Asian,” her boss had said....
Conflict on global teams can show up in ways you may not expect. Here are the skills to navigate these moments.
Ted and his team had reached a crisis point.
Ted is a senior leader with a global company. His team had been collaborating cross-functionally on a project with another team, but the project had come to a standstill. The relationship between both teams had broken down, to the point of...
An overwhelming number of human resource professionals find that giving critical feedback is one of the most challenging conversations they routinely have. Maya Hu-Chan, one of CRL’s esteemed advisors, has also found this to be the case. However, she takes that conversation a step further and examines not only giving, but also receiving critical feedback.
If you are reading this article you...
By Maya Hu-Chan
PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM OFTEN FAIL TO TRANSLATE EFFECTIVELY IN SETTINGS THAT CALL FOR AUTHORITY, CLARITY, AND CONFIDENCE.
Jessica didn’t want to lose the qualities that make her an outstanding leader.
A senior leader in the nonprofit sector, Jessica is passionate about her job. She is well-loved by her team and colleagues, who point to her commitment to her organization’s...
Should managers strive to provide meaningful work to their employees?
By Gerald L. Finch, PhD
Can organizations create meaningful work for their employees? The answer seems to be…not in most cases.
Our research tells us that not only is it exceedingly difficult to achieve this for most employees but focusing on meaningful work is not the optimal place to start when it comes to retaining and...
By Cynthia Burnham, MBA
I have a coaching client I’ll call Kerry, who is a successful leader with a very large organization. Kerry has a great reputation, excellent personal presence, and strong communication skills; and received multiple promotions over the years. Together, we’ve been working on strategies to help them grow quickly into a new position, which is fully remote, like the other...
By CRL Advisory Council Member, Gerald L. Finch, Ph.D.
Respect and disrespect have a dramatic impact on engagement
Gallup’s 142-country study on the State of the Global Workplace found that only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. The bulk of employees worldwide – 63% – are not engaged and are less likely to invest discretionary effort in organizational goals or outcomes....
An Invited Opinion By Rainea Cumberbatch
On Oscar night, Sunday March 27th, Will Smith became the fifth African American to win the prestigious Best Actor In a Leading Role award for his portrayal as Richard Williams in King Richard. The actor won the Oscar from an academy which, in it’s 94 years in existence, has only nominated 23 Black men for this award.
We also watched Will Smith...