It all beginsYou have a great idea to improve a process, bring in new technology, or even launch a new line of business. You’re fired up, ready to present, and then it hits you – the realization that getting your boss to say yes to your idea can feel like trying to convince a cat to take a bath.

So, I was at this party the other day. And I’m talking to this guy, a work-from-home executive. He’s got a good income working in a hot industry, a fancy car, and the whole package. And he’s telling me about his goals. He describes a lot of lofty aspirations, such as amassing millions of dollars and eventually affecting global change.

CEO Amelia stared out the window, her reflection framed by the city’s glittering skyline. Her team, a vibrant mosaic of experiences and perspectives, buzzed in the conference room below. They were her A-team, handpicked for their brilliance and diversity. Yet, a knot of unease tightened in Amelia’s gut.

Planning… it’s how we all manage to get through the days, weeks and years. Then, we judge every part of our success from how close we get to achieving the plan.

Are you familiar with the satisfying sense of closure when you complete a task or project? This sense of accomplishment often derives from the structure of the task itself, specifically its clear beginning, middle, and end. This structure is not only integral to our understanding and organization of information and experiences, but it also provides direction, purpose, and a powerful motivation tool.

It feels strange. This year has passed so quickly, and if we are honest, we all may feel like jumping up and down and yelling, “YES!” The last couple of years has put the feelings of burnout and overwhelm front and center in our lives.

Remote work is a part of everyone’s lives now that we’ve lived through a pandemic. Now, we’re lucky enough to have the technology to successfully execute a remote work environment from our homes. Like it or not, remote work is here to stay. Knowing that, leaders need to create strategies for the use of technology that brings people together, rather than causing further isolation.

This quote from Brene Brown is echoed in some way by each of the leadership and organizational design thought leaders. Her main point is that as a leader your first job is to make sure people know what results you want them to achieve and why.

In my time as an Executive Trainer, I’ve had the chance to teach a lot of executives fundamental leadership skills. However, most executives contact me because their attention is torn between running the business and ensuring their team is made up of good leaders.

What role does a person’s race, education level, social status, zip code, age, and demographics play in achieving good healthcare outcomes? I think it’s easy for anybody to understand that equitable health care means giving every patient the care they need when they need it.

As a manager, you are charged with getting stuff done. Getting stuff done…Execution… is defined as the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action. The problem: You or your team have too much to do and not enough time.

t’s the end of the day, and you just left another meeting. As you sit in front of your computer screen, you see on your calendar you spent the entire day going from one meeting to another. You think, “dang, I barely had time for a bathroom break!”