A dear childhood friend of mine, and very popular kid in our neighborhood was cast for a popular TV sitcom as a newspaper delivery boy. Each week he collected the sum of $2.10 from subscribers. His signature line, “it’s two-ten for the week” earned him the nickname, “Twoten.” We were young, dedicated athletes. I took basketball seriously and I had to train hard and take … [Read more...] about What is Your Work Metabolism?
Leadership
Maximize Your Energy, Daily
Sustained high performance. Isn’t that what we all aspire to? We want to bring our A Game every day in order to make a difference as leaders. Managing our energy on a daily basis is key to giving us this opportunity for sustained high performance. Here are some tips from time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders on how to maximize our energy for high … [Read more...] about Maximize Your Energy, Daily
Ally Opportunity for White Guys
If you are not a white male, then please read along and forward this to a few of your favorite white guys! White men – this is a special opportunity for us. We are at a time in our country’s history when race relations are at the forefront of many people’s minds. As white guys, we have a special opportunity to step in and serve as allies for people of color and other … [Read more...] about Ally Opportunity for White Guys
Improve Your Listening
Listening skills – such as Active Listening – are vital in order for leaders to be successful. However, this might not be enough to keep you from being isolated. Leaders need to make sure that they are hearing and listening to the most important things going on in their organizations. Here are some tips from a recent article in Harvard Business Review to keep us from … [Read more...] about Improve Your Listening
Build Your Inclusive Leadership Skills
Creating a talented and diverse team/organization is top of mind for many of us. But we cannot let our work stop there. In order to leverage the full capabilities of a diverse and talented team, many other things are required. Chief among them is to lead the team in an inclusive way – so that all those talents are unleashed, collectively. What are the inclusive … [Read more...] about Build Your Inclusive Leadership Skills