Assertive Empathy: The Key to Transformative Leadership

By |2024-11-26T10:08:35-05:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Leadership, Psychology Today|

Envision a leadership realm where strength is harmonized with compassion and assertiveness coexists with kindness. This vision is not just an idealistic dream; it's a transformative reality achievable through the integrated approach of assertive empathy. This concept reshapes leadership dynamics and profoundly enhances team performance. Let's delve into the neuroscience underpinning assertive empathy and explore why mastering this duality is pivotal for [...]

The Power of Third Places in Effective Leadership

By |2024-08-20T13:36:49-04:00August 20th, 2024|Categories: Psychology Today|

The routine of "work, eat, sleep, repeat" can be draining, leading many to feel a lack of fulfillment. True satisfaction involves thriving, not just surviving. If this resonates, it might be time to explore the concept of the third place, a term popularized by sociologist Ray Oldenburg. This concept refers to spaces beyond the office (the second place) [...]

How to Navigate Trust in AI for a Better Tomorrow

By |2024-05-21T11:49:34-04:00May 20th, 2024|Categories: Psychology Today|

I recently convened at the 2024 Digital Trust Summit, where seasoned leaders and C-suite executives gathered to explore strategies for cultivating trustworthy digital cultures, it's evident that fostering trust within organizations is paramount, particularly in the dynamic landscape of today's digital era. Trust is fundamental to building great workplace cultures and it drives employee well-being and organizational [...]

Mastering the Workplace Ego: Balancing Ambition and Humility

By |2024-05-14T17:47:18-04:00May 13th, 2024|Categories: Psychology Today|

Learn to balance ego with humility for workplace success and fulfillment. In the intricate dance of professional life, ego can be both a helpful ally and a formidable foe. A healthy dose of ego can provide confidence and drive, allowing individuals to assert themselves and pursue their goals with vigor. Yet, let it run wild, and it morphs [...]

Your Key to Success: Cultivating Social Intelligence

By |2023-11-14T15:04:30-05:00February 3rd, 2023|Categories: Growth, Leadership, Psychology Today|

Do you know that person who can walk into any room and seamlessly converse with others, regardless of their background? That individual likely has a high social intelligence. Arguably more important than a high IQ, social intelligence largely determines the quality of our relationships and is essential to our success. As a driver of our capacity [...]

The Happy Leader: Are You a Person of Character?

By |2023-04-20T13:13:44-04:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Leadership, Psychology Today|

KEY POINTS Virtuous leaders, distinguished as ethical and value-laden, often wield far more power than their counterparts. When people and true fulfillment are second to outcomes and profit, virtue is neglected. The key to effective leadership is focusing on being a person of character instead of the main character. An all-too-common pitfall many leaders experience as [...]

The Ultimate Formula to Show Up to Life Everyday

By |2023-12-14T15:21:59-05:00June 14th, 2021|Categories: Growth, Psychology Today, Purpose|

"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 [...]

Curiosity: Ask and You Shall Achieve

By |2023-12-14T15:30:43-05:00November 17th, 2020|Categories: Growth, Managing Yourself, Psychology Today|

"I have no special talents. I am only curious." – Albert Einstein We all have our ideas about what it takes to be a great leader. For some, assertiveness is critical. For others, having a vision is non-negotiable. But there is one seed universal to everyone by which all virtues are born. It is also one you are using right [...]

The Monk Chat from Thailand

By |2023-12-15T13:37:50-05:00April 15th, 2020|Categories: Growth, Managing Yourself, Psychology Today|

As we admired the north flank of the main chapel at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai Thailand, we came upon a most unexpected surprise on a cardboard sign reading “monk chat” hung from a cloistered area to our right. Our group of five sat in front of a 24-year-old monk from Mumbai who—as I’ve [...]

The Circle of Life Is Not What You Think

By |2023-12-15T13:38:26-05:00April 14th, 2020|Categories: Growth, Managing Yourself, Psychology Today|

You rush from meeting to meeting, eat lunch at your desk, and need a texting helmet as you bolt down the sidewalk. I must admit I have had a losing confrontation with a parking meter once before—not as bad as a friend who lost a tooth to a light post. This type of behavior is [...]

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