What is vertical development? Here’s what’s missing from most leadership development programs.
“My leaders aren’t keeping up with the pace of change, which means their teams aren’t either.” I’ve been hearing the same complaint a lot lately when I’m talking to senior leaders about their leadership programs. They’ve had the same programs for years, but are realizing their leaders aren’t building the skills they actually need. Most […]
You Can’t Outrun Your Past
Maybe you can relate: I used to avoid thinking about my past by throwing myself into my work. I insisted that I was stronger than my past and the challenges I faced in my childhood; it didn’t need to define me. Work can be an escape; if we’re busy, we don’t have time to think […]
Let’s End The Fight Between Productivity And Well-Being
We can’t keep ignoring it. Work is killing us. We’ve seen headlines about the “Great Resignation” and quietly quitting for a few years now. They are fueled by anecdotal experiences and surveys, like research from McKinsey in 2022 that found 40% of people surveyed in six countries were unhappy at workand were considering leaving their […]
Let’s Stop Running From Fear
In the whirlwind of our fast-paced lives, we can prize fearlessness as the hallmark of leadership. I used to wear my fearlessness as a badge of honour, believing it to be my superpower. True leadership isn’t the absence of fear. Brené Brown’s research has shown us that it’s not fear that gets in the way, […]
Leading With Purpose — Creating A Common Standard For Leaders
Imagine if the first time you were promoted to a leadership role, you had to attend a swearing-in ceremony and recite the “Hippocratic Oath for Leaders,” similar to the commitment new doctors make. Don’t worry, this isn’t a thing (yet). But the idea that leaders could learn to follow a consistent level of care for […]
Why Burnout Could Be Your Biggest Hidden Team Performance Issue (And What You Need To Do Differently)
We’re still dealing with an uncertain economy, which means many teams, not just the ones at Wayfair, are going to be pushed to work harder again this year. Imagine receiving a year-end message from your CEO encouraging employees to work longer hours, emphasizing that laziness doesn’t lead to success. This was a reality for 14,000+ […]