I think, for many people, genuine trust feels rare these days. Sadly, as a whole, I think we’ve created a lot of low-trust relationships, workplace environments, and communities over time as a result of the negative events we see in our communities / the world, the events that have taken place in our own lives, …
Genuine Trust…Will We Ever Get It Back In Our Companies or Communities? Read More »
Are you a leader who sometimes hates or feels uncomfortable with conflict? Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace or team, and at times, it’s needed. That said, if it doesn’t get resolved quickly, successfully, or with care, it can fester and lead to additional problems down the line, resulting in a work environment …
How To Resolve Conflict Before You Drive Away Top Talent Read More »
Your way of thinking is an asset. A few weeks ago, I was working with a client who shared with me his frustration about not being able to communicate his ideas with his team and his leaders in an easy-to-understand way. He said, “Donnie, I can see all the pieces and have clarity about the …
For My Entrepreneurs & Leaders Who Are Non-linear Thinkers… Read More »
When you’re in conversation with individuals from your team, your customers, or your community, how (and why) are you listening? “Are you listening to control or listening to connect?” ~ Dan Warmenhoven, Former Chairman & CEO, NetApp For business and community leaders, you have to get buy-in to mobilize your organization or your movement. When …
Being a Thoughtful Leader requires more, and less, of you than traditional leadership. While leadership inherently means you need to lead people to fresh results and a transformation experience, it’s also about HOW you make things happen. This means it is essential, as a Thoughtful Leader, to match your demeanor to the circumstances, balance the …
“Where do we go from here?” For many, we are at a disheartening, confusing and infuriating point in history as people navigate a pandemic, a change in home and work-life, social distancing, protests and senseless acts of murder. There is an emergence and releasing of collective and communal trauma. That said, this is also the …
Master 3 Power Conversations to Deepen Trust, Cultivate Empathy and Initiate Change Read More »
Relationships are confronting. They show you what you’re doing “right,” what you’re doing “wrong,” and everything in between. They reflect back to you aspects of yourself that you love, aspects of yourself that you hate, and aspects of yourself you weren’t even aware of. And quite frankly, sometimes constantly dealing with that reflection is effing …
