Owning Our S**t, er… Mistakes
Recently, I screwed up. I had emailed a new coaching client several times to set up our sessions but received no response. I then connected with their assistant who gave me their available dates, which I confirmed by sending the client emailed calendar invites. When they didn’t show for the first scheduled meeting, I assumed I was being ignored and sent the client an email expressing that I...
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.
CreditDonkey – How to Start a Business
Gregg Ward was recently called upon by CreditDonkey to provide insight on strategies to help entrepreneurs identify their strengths and weaknesses, and how it contributes to business success. Read the full article here.
Hold That Thought: Our annual reminder to DON’T GO THERE on Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again! We’re all about to sit down to a fulsome, fattening feast with our families, friends, and colleagues (really?) only to collapse afterwards in a wine and tryptophan infused stupor. But as sure as Black Friday sales start at midnight, it’s certain that someone at the table is going to feel the need to loudly express their heartfelt opinions about current events...
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,...
HR Blaming the Victims?
Recently, while speaking at a large human resources conference, I sat down for breakfast with an HR executive who, after hearing about the work I do in respect, immediately ranted “I’m sick and tired of employees being so sensitive.” Wow. Now, to be fair, I’ve heard this complaint many times before, especially from baby boomers who had to put up with a lot of disrespect and struggle for...
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...