Front line leadership sees the attention of those that work below them as well as those that work above them. They have a level of responsibility that keeps them on someone’s radar. Middle managers, however, tend to be the frozen middle. They have the power to influence and drive change, but get little of the […]
January 20, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
You are often told that you have to think and move two steps ahead, act like you are where you are trying to go. That advice is great, but what they forget to tell you is that you also need to be where your feet are… It’s call being present with foresight. Failure to be […]
January 18, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
New Year, new you, right? Well if you are ready for that shift in your thinking and doing as a leader and/or organization, let us help you redefine and refine your leadership and help with your OD solutions!
November 4, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Leaders and coaches often look for great motivational videos to set the tone for leadership training or just as a means of recharging one’s batteries. This is one of our favorite videos… enjoy!
October 6, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Crisis management refers to tactics employed in response to any form of disruption that may impact the organization’s business or activity for any length of time. While most organizations have a plan, the need or importance for one became heightened post-9/11 and in light of the more recent episodes of workplace violence. Organizations need to […]
September 28, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
The leadership path is often paved with mistakes. These mistakes, both minor and major, are the metal that can either forge or destroy leaders and their reputations along the way. The reality is that there is no such thing as a perfect leader, there are leaders who have honed their skill through trial and error. […]
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Everyone has an opinion about everything it seems. It can be particularly frustrating when those opinions come in the form of candid, constructive feedback from a third-party. The frustration is rooted in not knowing the intentions of the third-party in providing such feedback – is it based on observation or speculation, is it intended to […]
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
For the most part, it’s been argued that the point is that you are there (where ever that is) regardless of how you got there. Well, sometimes, how you got there is just as, if not more important. Sometimes the value of the journey is worth sacrificing (albeit a controllable one) the outcome. In the […]
July 2, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
We all have tags or labels, but the won’t define you personally or professionally based on how you manage them and yourself. It’s important to recognize the labels that have been assigned to you by others so that you can effectively manage your brand. You should feel empowered to overcome negative labels and capable of […]
June 25, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
The fastest point from A to B is a straight line, right? Not always. Leaders recognize that in terms of career development, the best path is one that is focused on experiential learning and breadth of experience. This means there may be lateral and forward motion, will little or no steps backward. It can […]
February 8, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
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