How to Emerge from the COVID-19 Crisis: A Leader’s Checklist

  The past few months have been at worst tragic, and at best disruptive. But even disruption can be painful. It tangles organized plans, challenges routines, and sabotages efficiencies. It disorients and destroys. And yet, disruption can also be a gift. It engages thought, identifies vulnerabilities, and introduces new possibilities. It provokes reaction and inspires Read more

Temporarily Virtual? This Boss Has Your Back.

“It’s great to see you!” That’s how I would start our video call if I were your boss. Then, right away, I would ask about your health. If you told me you’ve stayed healthy enough to not even consider going to the hospital, I would be happy to hear that. And I would tell you Read more

Cheers to You in the New Year

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Over the past few days many of us committed to personal improvement in the coming year. A contrast to Thanksgiving, when we reflect on what is and has been, the dawning of a new calendar year pushes us to look forward. It also shifts our focus from external people and things for which we are Read more