What Elon Musk Just Said…
During a live interview on Wednesday, Elon Musk responded to a question about advertisers leaving “X” (formerly Twitter) because of an anti-Semitic post he’d supported, saying “If someone is going to blackmail me with advertising or money go f**k yourself. Go. F**k. Yourself,” he said. “Is that clear?” Yes, that’s clear. It’s also disrespectful, short-sighted, and ignorant. It’s also clear...
How To Tie ‘Impact Beyond Profit’ Into A Business Model
As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Gregg was asked to offer his expertise on making an ‘impact beyond profit’ and how it ties into your business model. Read the full article here.
Respect and Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Author Gregg Ward joined the Career Lab Podcast to discuss strategies to help handle conflict in the workplace. Toxic professional environments are a leading cause of dissatisfaction among workers today, so learn how you can help mitigate conflicts and encourage mutual respect in your workplace, whether or not you are in a leadership position. Listen in as Julie and Joel boil down Gregg’s...
Respectful Leadership & Creating Positive Environments
Listen to the full Enterprise Now! podcast with Elzie Flenard here. Respectful leadership and creating positive environments are not just buzzwords—they’re essential components of a successful entrepreneurial journey. With an energetic “can-do” spirit and friendly persuasion, entrepreneurs can foster a climate of mutual respect, where ideas thrive, collaborations flourish,...
Are You Being Handcuffed?
Last year I got an all-too-familiar call from Trevor, the head of HR at a mid-sized accounting firm in Virginia. He’d been recruited into the role six months earlier and, shortly after starting work, found what he called, “a culture of disrespect.” “The senior managers have been playing favorites for years,” Trevor told me, “And everyone knows it.” When I asked him about how this was impacting...
Dear Corporate America: By Not Talking About It, You’re Sending a Clear Message
Shortly after the death of George Floyd in May of 2020, corporate statements and earnings call mentions of support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) jumped through the roof. At that time and for at least two years afterward, it seemed that everyone was talking about the importance of DEI, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and Sustainability. Corporate leaders had finally...
3 Strategies for Giving & Receiving Feedback
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...
The Stress of Disrespect
Since February I’ve been on a national tour for my new book Restoring Respect, speaking at conferences attended by human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals. In the past seven months I’ve been, or I’m going to Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida (twice!), Texas, Colorado, Utah, Ohio, Georgia, and half a dozen sites California. Phew! This week I’m in Phoenix at...
20 Reliable Methods Coaches Can Use To Land New Clients
This article was originally published by Forbes, you can read the article here One of the most pertinent challenges for coaching professionals is securing a consistent stream of new clients. From networking and referrals to content marketing and social media outreach, coaches can employ a myriad of techniques to attract potential clients. However, uncovering the ultimate strategy...