Why “Power Through It” Doesn’t Work & How to Reset Your Brain
“Power through it” is quick advice for hard or tedious work tasks. Our CEO Shelley Row breaks down the diminishing return of determination and how
Emotionless Leadership Hinders Effectiveness … Do This Instead
In leadership positions it’s inevitable that situations arise and provoke emotional reactions. Some emotions are low grade but others are like five-alarm fires. We are
Kindness at Work Pays Off: Now’s the Time
Improve your team with these tips for thoughtful management Kindness is natural but it isn’t always easy. Use these management techniques for kindness to improve
Life Hack: Steal these 7 Habits of Visionary Leaders
What’s your leadership philosophy? On paper, it seems easy to say you’re committed to fairness, profitability and something to do with sustainability. The workday, however,
Who Are You — Without Your To-Do List?
Anxious? Rebalance your day with mindfulness and meaningful work instead of checking off a to-do list. Here’s how I changed my perspective and realigned my
Employees are Leaving — Here’s What They Want You to Know
Employee retention. It’s a conundrum for even the most-seasoned managers. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen an extensive uptick in conversations about The Great
Why Travel is Vital to Your Career & How to Go Without Guilt
Close your eyes and imagine the sound of crashing waves, the feeling of sun on your face, and a cool drink in your hand. For
Personality Conflicts at Work? How to Resolve Hard Feelings
Why you have to address personality conflicts at work Have you ever worked in an office where a performance problem went unaddressed? Have you ever
How To Diffuse Tense Moments in Three Steps
We’ve been talking about what it takes for your organization to run like a well-oiled machine. In our discussion the “oil” is communication skills. Previously, I
The Surprising Key to Productivity: Listening Skills
How to be a boss that is a good listener You want your office to run like a finely-tuned machine, each gear meshing seamlessly with
3 Essential Communication Skills for Improved Productivity
Want to get more stuff done? Here’s what it takes. You just want to get stuff done. That’s what I hear from the technical professionals
Technical Experts: Do You Have What it Takes to be a Manager? Find Out Now
Hey there, technical expert. I’m one of you. I’m an engineer who made the leap into management and leadership…and it didn’t always go well. In
Understanding Humility & Leadership: a Guide for New Managers
How this aspect of self-awareness is a critical function in leadership How do you show up? A few weeks ago we introduced you to the
Right Brain or Left Brain—Which Makes You a Better Manager?
Learn how to find balance between your brain hemispheres Early in my engineering career, I never questioned whether I should use facts vs feelings for
Being the Smartest Person in the Room isn’t Enough. Now what?
Why smart people struggle in leadership positions You sensed it for some time. You know technically what is the right answer. And it’s not enough. You sense that
Tone Matters: How a Leader’s Words Influence Good & Bad Behaviors
Tone at the Top Matters: What Tone Are You Setting? As a manager, what you say and how you say it drastically affects your team.
Leading in a Pandemic: Lessons from 2020 by our CEO, Shelley Row
Whew! What a year it’s been. There’s nothing like a world-wide pandemic to put a spotlight on good (and bad) leadership. Here’s my list of
Find Out if Your Leadership Development Program is a Waste of Time
Leadership development is about applied learning that lasts. When I shifted to applied learning techniques, I saw increased impact, transformed behavior and lasting change.
Shelley Row, PE, CSP
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