We are in the part of January when those who made New Years’ resolutions struggle to maintain their resolution. That is okay, change is hard! Don’t give up, keep going! Many leaders are also struggling with their New Year’s resolutions to develop their leadership agility. Many leaders understand the need to be agile because their […]
Leading with Gratitude
My hope is that you and your family are safe, well, and flourishing as the holidays approach. I find that during the holiday season key themes emerge about our role in the organization and how organizational cultures continue to change and thrive. We wanted to use this month’s newsletter to highlight the importance of […]
Dealing with Change
Dealing with change, being agile, and creating a purposeful culture remain top concerns. Developing these leadership skills can help to establish competitive advantage.
3 Tips to Help You Better Understand Your Team
Oprah Winfrey once said, “Leadership is about empathy.” The ability to relate and connect with people, to inspire, and empower their life is a paramount leadership skill. It has become a top management priority, particularly due to blending of their personal and professional lives throughout the pandemic. At WLH, we define leadership empathy as the […]
4 Keys to Help New Leaders Face Tough Challenges
John C. Maxwell once said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” As leaders transition to new roles, it is crucial for them to adapt quickly so they can “know the way” and “show the way to go.” Transitions can create challenges, whether that be learning a […]
The 4 R’s for Re-entry: Tips to Help You Lead Your Organization
Summer is here and many just want to get outside or go on vacation after the stress and disruption related to the pandemic. However, senior leaders are faced with many challenges as they Reimagine their future, Redefine their strategies, Re-engage employees, and Recalibrate their plans. Over these past few months, Dr. Wendy Heckelman and the […]
Retaining Female Talent in the Age of COVID-19
The negative impact to women and their employment is emerging as one of the key effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Women have disproportionately lost jobs over the last year compared to men. Certain sectors where there are more women than men, like hospitality, have been hit especially hard. Many women that have been asked to […]
℞ For Re-entry: Supporting Female Talent As They Return To The Work Force
In today’s podcast, I chat with Dr. Julianna Hynes about important opportunities people leaders can do to retain talented women in our current workplace environment and what advice she has for women returning to the workplace. Opportunities for people leaders to retain women: People leaders need to be flexible with work arrangements. Provide networking opportunities […]
Activating Empathetic Leadership For Re-Entry
Everything we know about healthcare and the way it is delivered has changed forever, forcing organizations and leaders to re-evaluate their barriers to empathetic leadership. As urgency from the pandemic shifts and businesses return to the “new normal,” the need for empathetic leadership is critical. In today’s Change and Thrive podcast my guest, Dr. Loretta […]
Are You Change Ready?
Change defined the past year of living and working through the pandemic. Our daily lives were completely disrupted and organizations had to rethink and reshape work practices across all business operations. At this point, we are all experienced with change, particularly unexpected and wide-scale change. However, this is not enough to say that we are […]