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Leading When You’re Not In Charge

Leading When You’re Not In Charge

  In this episode of Insights On The Grow – LIVE gather tips to lead effectively without formal authority, focusing on how to build influence, inspire collaboration, and drive results from any position. We will explore some practical tools and strategies to maximize their leadership impact, regardless of title. Insights on the Grow – LIVE offers short, impactful and practical information leaders can apply immediately.  Join us monthly for 20 minutes of content, 10 minutes of Q & A, conversation… Continue Reading »


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Culture Catalysts: How Values Drive Culture

Culture Catalysts: How Values Drive Culture

  Discover the transformative power of values in driving organizational culture. In this concise 30-minute presentation. “Culture Catalysts: How Values Drive Culture” explores how core beliefs shape behaviors, influence decision-making, and foster a cohesive work environment. Learn practical strategies to identify and integrate values, energize your team, and create a thriving, values-driven culture. Join us to unlock the potential of values as catalysts for positive change and sustainable growth. Insights on the Grow – LIVE offers short, impactful and practical… Continue Reading »


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The Leader’s Role In Psychological Safety

The Leader’s Role In Psychological Safety

Let’s talk about something that’s absolutely crucial for the success of your team: psychological safety. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s the foundation for a thriving, innovative, and productive workplace. But what exactly is psychological safety, and why should you, as a leader, care about it? More importantly, how can you create an environment where your team feels safe to speak up, take risks, and be their authentic selves? Let’s explore these questions together. What is Psychological Safety? Amy Edmondson,… Continue Reading »


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Unleashing Potential: Growing Our Next Generation Of Leaders

Unleashing Potential: Growing Our Next Generation Of Leaders

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the demand for effective leadership has never been higher.  To navigate the complexities of the 21st century, organization must invest in growing their next generation of leaders. Leadership is not merely a position; it is a dynamic process that requires constant evolution and adaptation. To ensure continuity and a prosperous future, organizations must identify and foster leadership potential at all levels.  By doing so they drive innovation, adaptability, knowledge transfer, engagement, succession, and a competitive… Continue Reading »


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2020 LESSONS LEARNING

2020 LESSONS LEARNING

Like all of us, I am not sad to see 2020 come to an end.  One year, 12 months, 365 days, 8760 hours, 525,600 minutes.  It has brought heartache and loss but is that all we should remember and take with us?  As important as it is to honor the loss, I would feel an additional sense of loss if I didn’t stop and reflect on the lessons of 2020.   What have I learned?  What will I take with me into 2021? In joyful and… Continue Reading »


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Hopes For Our Future Workplaces

Hopes For Our Future Workplaces

A group of thoughtful and interested business professionals get together each week to share Lessons Learning.  As a group, we have learned and experienced a lot over the last six months. I recently posed a question to the group: What learnings do you hope we will carry forward into the future workplace? TRUST MORE:  Working from home has created a scenario in which managers are no longer able to monitor work in person. They must trust their direct reports to accomplish their… Continue Reading »


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TEAMS: BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF TRUST

TEAMS: BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF TRUST

The benefits of teamwork are many, to individuals as well as organizations.  New and innovative ideas surface faster, the quality of work improves, efficiency increases, stronger working relationships are developed, team members are given more learning opportunities and sharing the load improves work/life balance. Bringing people with individual and unique talents together is a competitive advantage for companies. However, the benefits of working of teams do not materialize without some forethought, conscious planning and development of the team.  Today, we… Continue Reading »


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Employee Engagement in the NEXT Normal

Employee Engagement in the NEXT Normal

The May 2020 Gallup survey on Employee Engagement finds: 38% of employees are actively engaged.  This is highest the metric has been since 2000 when Gallup started tracking. At that point it was 26%. Actively Disengaged employees (those that have miserable work experiences and spread their unhappiness to their colleagues) has remained at its lowest of 13%. A Quantum workplace study released in June 2020 reported employee engagement at its peak in 2020 was up 11% over the same time in 2019.  Coinciding with the initial negative impacts… Continue Reading »


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Hurtling to the NEXT Normal!

Hurtling to the NEXT Normal!

“PAUSE” or “HURTLING”? The last 10 weeks have been many things, confusing, overwhelming, eye opening, heart breaking, feelings of helplessness and more. Initially for me, it felt like I was hurtling forward! So many questions and things to figure out… Will I get sick? What will I do if so? Have I already had it? Do I have enough food in the house? How is the rest of my family doing? Do I, should I or how will I change up my business? Where can… Continue Reading »


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FIRST FOCUS for First Time Managers

FIRST FOCUS for First Time Managers

Becoming a First Time Manager can be one of the most challenging and overwhelming career transitions.  As many studies will tell you, an effective on-boarding program substantially increases the success of someone joining a new company. 77% of new hires who hit their first performance milestone had formal on-boarding training. Organizations with a standard on-boarding process experience 54% greater new hire productivity Yet, not every company has a formal on-boarding program for new employees let alone provide guidance for First Time… Continue Reading »


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