Leadership – Everyday Excellence

Do These 5 Action Words Describe Your Leadership Style?

Posted onJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021Leave a comment

Over the past 25 years I’ve worked with front-line employees, union employees, engineers, customer service representatives and a host of other professional and technical employees. I’ve served as a supervisor, manager, director and executive at a FORTUNE 200 company, championed a successful company transformation

6 Ways Leaders Can Build Trust

Posted onJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021Leave a comment

A recent article in Forbes cited research that indicated 45% of employees say “lack of trust in leadership is the biggest issue in work performance.” Building trust is an essential part of being an effective leader. Trust facilitates a work environment

Do You Have the Courage to be an Awesome Leader?

Posted onJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021Leave a comment

As a leader, you will most likely witness things that are wrong. It could be an instance of discrimination, bullying or unethical behavior. When faced with the situation, you will have to make a choice: Either stand up for what’s right or

The Missing Link in Leadership Development

Posted onMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021Leave a comment

So you know your DISC Type, you completed a 360 evaluation and action plan, are pretty good at defining SMART goals, have learned the basics of team building and are taking steps to foster a more engaging and inclusive work

When Was the Last Time You Said Thank You?

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020Leave a comment

For most companies, it’s been a crazy year. Employees have stepped up to the challenge, modified their work structure, learned how to ZOOM, implemented new processes and found ways to keep things going in the face of uncertainty. As a leader, have

Chief Diversity Officer: 4 Steps to Making a Difference

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020Leave a comment

Wow! You finally landed your dream job. Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). Whether it’s at a FORTUNE 500 Company or a smaller organization, the reward is the same . . . a chance to make a difference. Where do you start? Your first 60 days

Diversity & Inclusion: Why Are Companies Struggling to Make Progress?

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020Leave a comment

While the benefits of having a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment have been proven by various studies, why are companies struggling to make progress? To better understand the dynamics at play, let’s look at a similar situation of how

When Pursuing a More Diverse Workplace, Are You Putting First Things First?

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020Leave a comment

Dozens of companies have reacted to recent events by pledging to increase diversity (women and minorities) in their workforce. It’s not the first time we’ve heard those words, seen companies ramp up their hiring efforts or watched as good intentions fail

Diversity & Inclusion: Can You See Me?

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020Leave a comment

Recent events have heightened awareness of the importance of having an inclusive work environment. Some people may not be able to picture what that looks like so I thought I’d share a little story. A few years ago I had just joined

Diversity & Inclusion Starts with Building Trust

Posted onSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020Leave a comment

Building trust is essential in fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace. Trust facilitates a work environment where people are not afraid to express their ideas or concerns. It allows leaders to have candid conversations about racism, discrimination and other critical workplace issues without creating