Having the confidence to speak up at work is an important part of employee satisfaction. I recently gave a seminar on The Double Bind. In particular, I covered how this impacts women in the workplace and her ability (or inability) to be taken seriously in leadership based on arbitrary societal expectations of how women “should” behave.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is key we remember safety is more than the physical bodies reporting for duty, safety is also about protecting our mental health and creating environments for all individuals to live, work and exist as their whole selves.
Three sentences. That was all it took for over 40,000 Marriott employees to feel seen and heard by their CEO, Anthony Capuano. Can it really be that simple?
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ekua Mends-Aidoo last week to discuss life as a woman in construction and what the working world could look like in a post Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy landscape.
You've likely been hearing a lot more about DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the recent weeks. What you might not realize, is that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies have their roots in the 1960 Civils Rights Movement and more specifically, the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
I recall giving advice to someone who was nervous before going up on stage before giving a speech and I said “there is power in the pause…”
Even the strongest teams face challenges. Conflicts arise, communication breakdowns, temporary stagnation or disruption from team changes. You may opt to bring in outside experts—a coach or mediator—to address these issues. Choosing the right approach depends on the situation.
In the busy world of modern organizations, the spotlight often shines brightly on the charismatic figures at the top - the visionary CEOs, innovative entrepreneurs, the sales team bringing in new clients.
If we've heard it once, we've heard it a million times...a happy team is a productive one. Leaders are constantly seeking ways to maximize the talents and skills of their employees to stay ahead of the competition.
Public speaking is an essential skill that can open doors to countless opportunities in various professional fields. Whether you're presenting at a conference, leading a team meeting, or pitching an idea to investors, mastering public speaking techniques is key to success.