After some discussions and reflections, we have come to the realization that the concept of work-life balance is flawed – in fact, it’s simply wrong. OK, so what’s wrong with it? First, it implies that work and life are distinct entities, as though we enter a different universe when we go to work every day, … Read more
We spent years out of balance, and it’s a tough realization to come to understand that you can’t get a baseball season back years later, or a high school prom, or just a walk with your life partner on a quiet afternoon. Make the leadership commitment today to” Balance the Personal and Professional”.
The old directive leadership style no longer works. Discover why a culture of commitment and adaptive communication are essential for executive success. Recently I sat down with George Torok, host of Your Intended Message, a business communication podcast, to discuss how Adaptive Leadership and effective communication are inseparable. For decades, many business leaders operated under a … Read more
“Situational Awareness is the understanding of an environment, its elements, and how it changes with respect to time or other factors” (per Wikipedia). Now that COVID has ebbed, many leaders have been trying to return to the life they once knew. It’s a natural tendency to seek comfort by restoring old habits. Seems like everyone … Read more
Welcome to a new series of blogs on adaptive leadership. The global threat of the unforeseen and insidious COVID-19 virus brought on unusual and challenging times. Throughout the pandemic, I conducted webinars, provided podcasts and blogs, and offered advice and counseling. This series is based largely on a webinar I conducted last year that addressed … Read more
In this episode, I interview Dana Mehnert, president of Communications Systems for L3Harris. We discuss the importance of setting an Azimuth aimed towards success, how to develop potential leaders, what makes for a world-class culture, and more! Don’t miss this episode — it’s a good one jam packed with info and ideas for stellar leading! … Read more
