Shifting away from the drama a team has come through and resetting energy and perspectives toward a more positive future can be a challenge. Occasionally rehashing war stories to relish the bonds formed under pressure can be instructive if done to inform future actions. However, focusing on these times as a way to hold on to the connections formed can keep you (and those you lead) stuck in the past, failing to move forward.
Here's some simple advice on imbuing those connections with generative energy and repurposing them for the future you're working toward.
Are you a drama addict? Ask yourself whether anything in this video sounds familiar. If so, it may be time to get the monkey off your back. Becoming aware of your habits - especially those that keep you entangled in webs of drama - is a starting point for addressing how you may unknowingly contribute to an unhealthy environment.
There is a path to healing. Moving from conflict to reconciliation requires two main elements, but within each, there is real work to be done. In this video, I delve into what they are and why they are important. The critical takeaway to note is this: acknowledging a problem and how you contributed to it must be accompanied by a meaningful investment in a sustainable solution for a true reconciliation to exist.
What is servant leadership? Aside from it being my favorite approach to leadership, it is the truest form of responsibility to others and is in service of their growth. It builds trust by creating a culture of honesty, transparency, humility, empowerment, and support, and always has a collective goal as the North Star. In this short video learn why it’s so important in organizations today and how to make it a daily practice.
Trust allows us to feel secure and confident in our interactions with one another. It creates a foundation of safety and reliability, making it easier for us to open up, communicate, and collaborate effectively. It’s the key to intimacy and emotional connection, while in professional relationships, it’s essential for teamwork, productivity, and effective problem-solving. So when it’s in need of repair the challenges can be endless. Watch this video to learn the most important steps in the rebuilding process.
We’re managing an immense amount of risk these days and it’s causing our stress levels to skyrocket. Even with basic practices of mindfulness and stress management, we’re constantly teetering at our trigger points. This is the time to rethink our risk tolerances and adjust them in ways that expand our ability to move through the world with less friction, and ultimately less stress.
There’s an important day coming right around the corner. As members of a shared society, we have a responsibility to participate in the process of shaping the government that serves us in any way we can. Whether it’s to ensure that we vote in the upcoming election or to help others navigate how to do the same we need to rethink our civic participation.
Change is an unavoidable fact of life. The past six months are evidence that nothing stays the same, and many times our path forward is unclear. Should that deter us from making the most of the opportunities presented during the process? Absolutely not. Instead of resisting, here's how to get good at change.
We inherited this world from those that came before us. Although it’s not perfect, we sometimes take for granted the work and investment made by individuals who likely never saw the fruits of their labor. Similarly, we’re faced with the ever-present challenge of meeting the current moment, all the while carrying the sacred responsibility of building for those that will come after us. The overarching question, then, that I continue to ask myself, and that I encourage the leader in all of us to pose is: “If not now when? If not me, who?” (Hillel)
I wrote this article for Forbes prior to the coronavirus pandemic, with no foresight of what was to come. It was recently released, and although the article wasn’t intended for the current environment, it may help us reframe how we’re experiencing our challenges today. Hopefully, you’ll find some helpful tools for learning whatever we can from obstacles – understanding that they are a part of every narrative. While so much is indeed out of our control, choosing how to respond most effectively in difficult times is a muscle we can all develop.
Bullying in the workplace is a regrettably common phenomenon. In a 2017 national survey, 19% of respondents reported being bullied at work, and another 19% have witnessed it firsthand. While some perpetrators may purposely treat others unkindly, others may not even be aware that their words and actions are being viewed as "bullying."
The current environment provides little-to-no certainty about what’s to come, but it does present an opportunity to contemplate and decide what and how we want to emerge. Our decisions and how they reflect our values, our goals, and how (and where) we spend our time are all on display for (re)consideration. Do they support the life we now know we need? Where do we begin to create the world we hope to see?
Culture is everywhere. It’s one of the most foundational elements to building a strong team. More importantly, its alignment with strategy is what matters in your organization’s ultimate success. In this piece, I share my thoughts on how to take the temperature of your company culture, along with some simple advice on how to ensure it’s working for you.
Choosing a career is a major decision. Even if you end up switching careers down the line, the first step you take into the working world will impact the entirety of your professional journey. But as someone with multiple interests, skills and passions, it can be difficult to narrow in on just one career that best represents your goals and dreams.
With Valentine’s Day just a week away, I’m reminded of all the various ways that I witness love - one, in particular, being in leadership. A great leader is vulnerable, authentic, and in constant service to those around him/her. Leadership is love in action. But we must ensure that space exists for this love to grow and thrive. Here’s how.
Are you ready to remove the obstacles and jump-start your journey towards living more fully in your potential? I'm hosting my very first webinar on January 21st for women executives across the country called OWN IT. I invite all of you to join me and this amazing community on the journey to achieving more while being happier now!
The start of a new month, year, and decade have aligned to present a powerful opportunity - for transformational journies to begin and others “in progress” to enter a new phase. I’m starting my year with a commitment to remove the barriers and engage my full potential to become Limitless. How this will look and what will be required is a journey in itself, but here is where I will begin.
We often assume the path towards our goals is a straight line, requiring only focus and hard work. In actuality, it oftentimes consists of twists, turns, and unexpected hurdles and opportunities. Knowing this, if we can keep an open mind and heart, transitions to a new chapter can be filled with ample space for growth, learning, and joy.
As a coach, you must first understand your clients' intentions and desires in order to best serve them. If they’re unsure what they wish to achieve, you won’t have a clear goal to guide them toward. So before you start establishing good habits and routines, you need to help them discover what it is that they truly want or need.
Joanne Heyman is internationally recognized as a thought leader, innovator and key advisor within the pro-social sector. She is a highly sought-after coach, strategic advisor, lecturer, and facilitator. To engage her as a speaker or contributor to collective discourse, contact her team at info@heymanpartners.com.
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