For this week’s newsletter, I was going to craft a take-down of the so-called, made-up, non-existent “war on Christmas” (did you know that it was originally ginned up by the John Birch Society in 1959?) but decided it was much more important to talk about another – all too real – war instead: Putin’s illegal and unwarranted invasion of Ukraine.
The horrors of this war are numerous: constant...
For any manager, it’s a real shame to lose good people on your team. Employee turnover is also very expensive. Most companies invest thousands of dollars in hiring and training, not to mention loss of productivity during each transition. Yet, more than a third of employers are expecting to lose employees to competitors this year due to dissatisfaction over salary and advancement opportunities,...
One of the greatest challenges for many new managers lies in a self-transformation from task master to leader. This transition involves the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to other team members and empower them to succeed. Harvard Business Review Contributor Jesse Sostrin discusses this common management dilemma and offers strategies to help streamline your workflow, build...
Imagine you’re in an important business meeting with your boss and colleagues, and you’re in the middle of making a crucial point. Suddenly your boss interrupts you, dismisses your idea, and takes over the conversation. Odds are you’d be annoyed to say the least; your heart rate may increase; your face might flush, and you may feel the need to move your limbs, to do something physical like...
I must admit, until Ye – the musician and designer formerly known as Kanye West – tweeted that he would “go death con 3 on Jewish people,” I wasn’t paying as much attention to the rise of antisemitism in this country as I should have. Shame on me.
Quick research shows that according to the Anti-Defamation League, which tracks antisemitic behavior in the US, there was a 37% rise in...
Recently I was talking with another executive coach who asked me, “How do you get your clients to admit their biases about their co-workers?”
That’s a good question.
My first response was “very carefully.”
When we’re calm, cool and not under threat, most of us will admit that we hold some negative biases about others. But usually, these are what I call “acceptable biases,” the ones most people...
How do you bring two people who work closely with each other back together after respect in the relationship has been lost?
In this episode of The Remarkable Coach Podcast, Micheal Pacheco and Gregg Ward talk about just that. Gregg works with C-Suite executives at major global companies – we’re talking big responsibilities and egos to match.
Tune in to get tips on restoring lost respect, the...
Relationships are at the heart of everything, even (or especially) in business. But good relationships take work to build and develop. And unless you have put in that work, you can’t assume your colleagues and employees will automatically trust and respect you. Your relationships function better when you’ve invested some relational capital. Imagine how different Luke Skywalker’s response to...
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...