Leadership has never been for the faint of heart. Yet, leading from the heart and not the head is exactly what the authors of True North contend is necessary. We are past the era of focusing on maximizing shareholder value. Today’s leaders win when they work to build sustainable companies…
Talks of a recession aren’t subsiding, layoffs and hiring freezes have started, and workers are starting to question shifts in workplace benefits and more. Some leaders are wondering if the extra efforts they had to put forth to attract and retain talent during the Great Resignation are thus no longer…
In the age of information, the answer to almost any question is just a few clicks away. The trouble is most of us struggle to retain a fraction of knowledge we consume throughout the day. It can be frustrating and a colossal waste of effort to fully access and utilize…
One of the chief drivers of employee satisfaction and engagement is having the opportunity to learn and grow new skills and competencies. Companies that provide ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth enjoy higher engagement and retention levels than those that don’t. Going a step further, organizations help employees cultivate…
Managers don’t need another opinion on what it takes to be a great leader. Instead, they need to learn to lead in a way that measurably and predictably delivers happier employees and better business results. Employee engagement is critical to a company’s success, and the manager affects the team member’s…
Since 2020, over 40 million Americans have left their jobs. Feeling disrespected was cited by 57 percent of those who left as the reason. What else can you expect if employees are treated like cogs in a machine? Instead, workers today want to feel seen and appreciated for the unique…
With five generations in the workplace today, leaders are tasked with adapting their style to motivate and foster and environment where team members want to stay and give their best. The bulk of the workforce will be comprised of Generation Y and Z by 2025, and this younger workforce insists…
What would your organization look like if you and the rest of your team leaders made it a habit of helping your team members see the best possibilities in themselves and then helped them grow into that vision? What can be more gratifying than to personally witness others blooming where…
How can growth and transformation be best stewarded and amplified across society for maximum positive impact? Francisco Fernandez has accumulated a lifetime of personal and professional experiences that have proven to him the best avenues to amplify and cascade positive impact in the world are: Family, education, media, business, civic…
It is often said that organizations are improved when more female leaders emerge to shape the organization toward more equity and inclusion. Yet, many women hesitate to assume top leadership roles or don’t stay long. How can female leaders learn to thrive instead of merely surviving? In this fireside chat…
Capitalism is not just about profit. Value comes from profits, and also positive impact on different stakeholders. This new spiritually-driven paradigm will usher our society and our planet in a new era of abundance. Guest: Arnaud Saint-Paul Host: Dr. Alise Cortez (www.alisecortez.com) Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at…
There is an undeniable shift toward higher consciousness in business and the workplace. Meaning and purpose are considered requisite to engage the hearts and minds of team members while attracting committed customers. Increasingly, leaders understand the importance of connecting all stakeholders to the heartbeat of their business. Next, what about…
According to Professor Lynda Gratton, a world-renowned thought leader on the future of work, “We are experiencing what is undoubtedly the greatest global shift in work for a century.” How do we make the most of it? Our collective consciousness raised, we’ve learned to want more from our lives and…
Followers crave knowing their leaders as authentic beings, to know their values and what they stand for. Yet the business of leadership is incredibly demanding, arguably more so in these pandemic times. When leaders surrender themselves to uncover and unleash their tender most real selves, they entice powerful connection to…
The world is changing. Is your workplace keeping pace? It’s critical to move beyond recognition and appreciation, which are of course foundational to a healthy company culture. Giving your team members a voice in the company, supporting them with knowledge and training, and giving them purpose and equitable pay all…
Fear. A powerful and necessary human emotion. Yet, deadly once it seeps into the very DNA of an organization. Once there, it silently and insidiously drives dysfunction in every aspect of the organization: strategy, operations, cross-functional collaboration, human capital management, team dynamics, employee engagement, and employee well-being. It’s not about…
Developing your ability to lead effectively in a remote or hybrid environment has become a whole new game. Learning to be an effective leader in this demanding environment requires you to be agile enough to grow and, lead and influence the team at a time when so much change and…
As close to 40 percent of employees returned to the office in March, the notion of “the workplace of the people” has become clearer than ever before – and it’s been quite a challenge for senior leadership. In this episode, we talk with a work culture guru about the more…
Let’s get real – it’s difficult and uncomfortable for almost everyone to talk about race and racism at work. And yet, doing so in a way that increases understanding and connection is essential to reduce the costs of the lack of diversity in your organization. Study after study proves again…
In this conversation with the author of FIXED, she helps listeners to effectively articulate ideas and goals that encourage tangible and strategic development. Works of art are engaged to address breakdowns in communication, navigate new landscapes, and remove assumptions. She shares how you can use the powers of observation to…
Many people set artificial limitations on themselves and their lives. They convince themselves they can’t reach their highest goals because they’re simply too far out of reach. What they need is someone to help hold up a mirror to their full potential and what lies beyond their immediate perception. A…
Leading in today’s COVID times requires a whole new breed of competency. The workforce’s needs and wants have changed, and employees are voting their preferences in strong numbers by resigning from their jobs, often before their next one is secured. Leaders are scrambling to keep their businesses running and are…
Are you and your team willing to take personal risks for the sake of your company and its performance? No? Why not? Likely because there exists at least some element of workplace toxicity that is stifling innovation, collaboration, succession planning, and productivity. Particularly attuned to the critical effects of a…
“Do you really care about me? Or, do you just need me to get the work done?” Such a common refrain among a frazzled workforce still weathering the COVID fallout after two years. People everywhere have gotten sick with the virus, their loved ones have died from it, and the…
