One approach to creating a positive motivational climate in the workplace would be to focus on job enrichment. Job enrichment allows workers to have more control over how they complete their tasks. Giving employees a say in their own processes and autonomy in their tasks will create an […]
One of my first real experiences as a leader was when I was a front desk manager at a gym. I was only 20 years old and had 16 people who worked under me part-time. I was so young and inexperienced. Many mistakes were made and many lessons […]
Diversity in the workplace is a widely discussed topic in today’s workforce. Many companies focus on the notion of becoming more diverse or ‘fixing’ their lack of diversity, while not staying abreast of the challenges of managing diversity. There needs to be a focus on how to MANAGE […]
Leadership is complex. It can’t be simplified into a singular academic thought process (Johnson & Hackman, 2018). Effective leaders build effective cultures, therefore, ‘followers’ prosper. Building a culture, be it workplace or community, has so many moving parts and nuances. Many of these moving parts can be learned, refined, and […]
How many meetings do you have in a week? According to MIT Sloan Management Review, senior managers attend nearly 23 hours of meetings every week. Meetings are good ways to collaborate and create action amongst a team. However, bad meeting practices can waste time and affect productivity. Which ultimately […]
“People don’t by what you do, people buy why you do it.” This quote by Simon Sinek is a part of his well-known TedTalk, with over forty-seven million views, called ‘How Great Leaders Inspire Action.’ In this powerful video from 2009, Simon lays out an idea called the golden circle, which gives people an insight into how a company can inspire people to take action (TedTalks, 2009).
Here’s a famous Indian fable about six blind men that come across different parts of an elephant. Each creating their own version of the elephant from their perspective. Is what we perceive actually the reality of the situation? This fable is a great reminder to consider multiple perspectives […]
First, watch this video: Excuse Me, Sir, That’s My Seat By: Elizabeth Bower Sheryl Sanberg said, “Sit at the table.” As a woman, it’s really empowering to hear this. I also have a daughter, whom I want to sit at the table and not underestimate her abilities and […]
First, watch this video: Genuine Compassion: Work-Self & Real-Self By: Elizabeth Bower Working for or with a company that leads with compassion is something I would aspire to be a part of. There are many companies and people who are only compassionate for egotistical or material gain. The […]
First, watch this video: Reflection: Drew Dudley’s Leading with Lollipops TEDx Video By Elizabeth Bower I know I have had lollipop moments in my life. I hope to one day be able to recall many of them. However, in the fog of my life currently, someone else’s lollipop […]
