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Want to gain 5 hours of productive time this week? Zoom and similar platforms have become a necessity over the past five months. These platforms have enabled us to continue working while meeting with colleagues, customers, vendors, etc. virtually.…
Continue ReadingJust like the simple “thank you” I included in the subject line of this email, expressing appreciation is very simple to do, and it is very meaningful. Effective leaders understand this. Whether verbal, a handwritten note, or a timely email/text, telling those…
Continue ReadingLast week I wrote that “Leaders Shouldn’t Be Silent” in light of today’s realities, and that as the leader, it is your responsibility to reach out. This may be much easier said than done depending on the sensitivity of the…
Continue ReadingPeople crave direction, certainty and candor. In short, people want leadership. During these times of uncertainty, people want or at least expect to hear from their leaders. Now is not the time for someone with the responsibility, obligation…
Continue ReadingA good rule of thumb for a leader: Listen twice as much as you speak. And in light of the need to re-open your business after quarantining, I posit this skill may be the difference between a successful re-opening and…
Continue ReadingA mentor, friend and client of mine shared this interesting progression of phases we are all experiencing as we transition during these times of Coronavirus. As leaders, we need to understand these, and we need to appreciate that our team…
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