America the Respectful?
Photo by Alex Martinez on Unsplash Although it sounds hyperbolic and simplistic, there is little doubt in most people’s minds that this is the most important election in modern American history. And though I sincerely doubt that what I write here will do much to sway anyone, as the Executive Director of the Center for Respectful Leadership, I see it as my responsibility – my duty –...
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...
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,...
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...
Five Ways To Ensure Success While Respecting The Circumstances
Right now, millions of managers are discovering that virtual leadership from home has some unique challenges and is, in many aspects, much different than leading in the workplace. No in-person connections; your dining room table (or bedroom!) converted into your desk; unstable Wi-Fi/meeting apps; family and pets interrupting your calls and meetings without invitation. These are just a few of...