Following, top national experts on leadership, performance and human capital development share their perspectives on the characteristics of strong leaders in periods of great uncertainty and the opportunities that these challenging times can present us.
People are starting to move out of quarantine and back to work. Are you prepared? I know it’s necessary to have protocols in place. But, have you thought of the people-side of re-entry? There is no going back to ‘normal.’ I call this going ‘Back to the NEW Future.’
Whenever your role is as a leader of a new team, the vision and direction are up to you and/or your senior management. After the vision is set, your job is to ensure roles and expectations are divided up and day-to-day activities are clear to everyone on the team.
In 1993, Betty Ann Smothers was working two jobs to support her children. She was a police officer by day and security guard by night when she was murdered. Wait, I thought this was a good news story? It is.
Sherron Watkins delivered a powerful keynote presentation about doing the right thing. She became known as one of the whistle blowers who graced the cover of Time Magazine as one of the Persons of the Year for 2002.
I just read an article by Emily Kaplan called “The Fall of Johnny Football” which chronicles the football life story of a young Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. There was mention of how he had broken NCAA rules when he took money for signing autographs.
You have a service to sell. You have a prospect lined up. You have the meeting set, ready to deliver your planned presentation. Is it possible to be prepared but blow it by being too nice when selling to your prospect?
Saying no can be hard, especially if you want to be a team player, get along with co-workers, and be a reliable hard-working leader. However, you must learn how to say no in order to not burnout.
Arianna Huffington keynoted a conference of over 2000 women in the food service industry. But, her message was not limited to foodservice, and certainly not limited to women. Although her line about how women should sleep their way to the top was gender specific, it’s not what you think.
Saying that you will be overwhelmed at an industry conference is an understatement. But there are three must-dos you can do to reduce the stress and anxiety that is lurking around every general session, breakout room, and sponsored break.