University presidents have faced unprecedented challenges throughout the pandemic. They have had to pivot on a dime and learn to live with uncertainty, all while maintaining a united front for their faculty, staff, students, and community. Let us not forget about the added visibility a university president has – every move is observed by the public – and in the age of [...]
On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Kim Lisiak, Director of Leadership Development speaks with Laura Berger, Certified Executive Coach and Founder of the Berdéo Group, about going confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Since the dawn of business as we know it, the leader’s role has been to know more than their team. Historically, the command and control style of management has reigned supreme, calling for managers with a high level of specialization to impart their technical knowledge onto their direct reports and ensure that knowledge is absorbed and used correctly. However, this method falls [...]
"Laura, we survived the jungle for a year. We've got this!" At least, I think that is what Glen said. I was too busy staring in bewilderment at the barren grocery store shelves. "Hey! I found something!" he said with more glee than a kid on a treasure hunt. "You found beans?" I bounced over to him. "Better! Canned sausage from Vienna." I smiled at Glen, took the can from his hands, and said, "Forward progress only?" He [...]
Voluntary quits and job openings are elevated despite layoffs. A new report from LinkedIn states more than half of U.S. workers — 61% — are considering leaving their jobs in 2023. Perhaps you yourself are ready to step on board in search of greener pastures and fulfilment. And many vibrant changes may be in store for [...]
Trust—it seems hard to find, but it is essential to our wellbeing. Trust truly shapes our lives. When we flip that switch, the lights come on. We take that left turn because the oncoming driver has activated a turn signal. Neither of these occurrences is a guarantee. Yet the human condition bends toward trust. Believing the best in people is a far more enjoyable way to [...]
I love jumping into cold water. Well, wait. Let me back up. I love jumping into cold water with other people around. Why? Because after thirty seconds of acclimation, I get to chuckle as my friends negotiate the inner fortitude to get themselves to do the very thing they just watched me do. It’s a bit [...]
Camille Francois, Chief Information Officer for Graphika and dis/misinformation disruptor, shared a hopeful observation in a recent discussion. "We don't often celebrate the fact that, yes, people are vulnerable to disinformation, but a lot of them are also actually quite good, including the younger generations." Though just one letter apart, understanding the contrasting motives behind dis- and misinformation will allow you to approach these forms of false [...]
We don't have to live like Bill Murray anymore. Here is how. When life as we knew it was upended in March '20, many of us felt an internal shift based on our shared experience. With nearly one third of adults reporting heightened stress and limited decision-making, chances are, you experienced your own version of Ground [...]
“Our highly connected world demands that executive teams have a clear grasp of the implications of their actions, their words, and their perceptions.” – Bob Moritz, Chairman of PwC The battleground of skills remains unchanged since 2017, when nearly 1,400 CEO's across the globe took part in PWC's 20th CEO survey, focusing on their workforce. The [...]
