We are seeing more and more layoffs lately. For examples, see the articles – “Facebook-parent Meta planning fresh layoffs, to impact thousands” (The Economic Times, February 23, 2023) or “Tech layoffs in 2023 are feeding a […]
Read more →
Recently U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression, exposing a vulnerability that high profile individuals usually keep to themselves. His decision was highly publicized and judged. He did it because […]
Read more →
Because upward feedback is such an integral part of our work, it is always painful to hear about catastrophes that leave behind them a trail of unheeded warnings. We see in our work how much […]
Read more →
Now that the hybrid work model, which includes flexible work arrangements, has been adopted by many businesses—you and those with whom you work may be facing new challenges maintaining cohesive work relationships. Many people are […]
Read more →
By now, you have probably heard that Elon Musk gave his Twitter employees an ultimatum—commit to the “extremely hardcore” corporate culture he was implementing or leave. This was further described as working “long hours at […]
Read more →
For many people, the holidays can be both enriching and exhausting. In addition to the traditional parties, travel, shopping, present-giving, and feasts – we are also faced with challenges that are the result of year-end […]
Read more →
Values alignment in an organization leads to higher performance. Alignment is about how employees’ values line up with those of the company. It’s also about how employees view leaders as living and demonstrating the agreed […]
Read more →
Joe became a lawyer like both of his parents before him, and his older sister, too. It was expected. It was the family business. But law did not compel him in the least. He was […]
Read more →
People in leadership roles are expected to be superhuman. Leaders might conclude that from others’ behavior or comments, or they might be the ones who put that level of pressure on themselves. We believe that […]
Read more →
One positive aspect of the new normal is a greater awareness many companies now have about mental health struggles people may be facing. As leaders, we can encourage appropriate conversations about mental health and related […]
Read more →
