We all have those times where we feel out of control and overwhelmed. Instead of getting upset about it, and even more anxious, Dana reminds us that some simple lessons we learned as a kid can help us get back on top of our schedule and—more importantly—our energy. – InPower Editors Sometimes we...
Traditional leadership paradigms are pretty “top down,” but as modern leadership gurus help us see that such hierarchical decision-making structures are reaching their limits, it’s time to start exploring ways that employees can lead from the middle. Conveniently for those who want to rise in the...
I blew it. Goofs happen. Give them the energy they need, not the energy they deserve. So I just screwed up. Well, it wasn’t all my fault, but that’s not the point. I missed someone else’s minor goof and compounded the problem gloriously. All with the best of intentions! Teetering in that place of...
There’s a first for everything. Earlier this month, the U.S. Navy promoted the first female Admiral in it’s 284 year history. How many people in those 284 years said, “that’ll never happen?” Congratulations Admiral Michelle Howard. [Tweet ""Never say never.” – Charles Dickens in the...
Does it seem like the perpetual issue of “work-life balance” is getting old and worn out? Have we given up on it or is it just time to evolve to a different way of thinking about managing our energy as we accomplish things at work and life our life? – InPower Editors When The Atlantic published...
What does it mean to “hold space” for someone (or something?) It’s a skill to apply to many things, but it always takes energy. What are you holding space for right now? Is it worth the energy you’re giving it? I first learned the term “holding space” as a gift that we give to others when we...
As a species humans love to complain, and we seem to really love to complain about the younger generations. However, it’s time to give the kid-bashing a rest and look at the ways that working with the millennial generation (18-30 years old) helps us be better leaders and build better companies....
Is it just us or is there a lot of negative talk about the millennial generation these days? We’re getting kindof sick of it because we see plenty of opportunity coming into the workforce with these young adults. First and foremost is the opportunity to become a better leader for us “older folk.”...
Sometimes we catch flack for shifting our style to adjust to circumstances. [Tweet "Better to shift and succeed than stand and fail… unless failure is the lesson you need. via @DanaTheus"] The truth is that sometimes it’s good to be flexible and adapt and sometimes you need to stand strong. You...
How many choices do you really make freely? As though you truly had an option? Notice how often you feel like you don’t have a choice and then ask yourself how you’d think about it differently if you did. Act as though you do. Because you do. We fight for freedom of choice and then take it...
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October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
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