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Developing a Resilient Team: Leadership Best Practices

Resilience is a key attribute for any successful team. The ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and change ensures the team’s survival and enhances the individual team members’ growth and success. For leaders, fostering resilience within their teams is not just a desirable trait; it is a critical component of long-term success. In this blog post, we explore how leaders can cultivate resilience through support, communication, and empowerment, thereby valuing and nurturing each team member’s potential.

June 25, 2024

The Power of Sponsorship in Advocating for Women in Underrepresented Spaces

In the journey towards gender equality and diversity in the workplace, it’s crucial to go beyond mentorship and embrace the power of sponsorship.

In this blog post, I share more about the concept of sponsorship, focusing on how senior leaders can be supported to advocate for women in spaces where their representation is lacking—a critical step in addressing the disparity between being over-mentored and under-sponsored.

March 21, 2024

Team Habits: Building a Foundation for Success Together

Success in any pursuit is often tied to the combined efforts of a closely-knit team. While each person’s unique skills and talents play a part in the team’s overall prowess, it’s the unity and collaboration within the team that genuinely drive it towards success.

One crucial element that can significantly impact a team’s effectiveness is the cultivation of positive habits. In this article, I’ll delve into the transformative effects of nurturing a foundation of positive habits as a team and offer practical insights on how to establish a cohesive and harmonious work routine together.

February 6, 2024

Team Habits: Building a Foundation for Success Together

February 6, 2024

Habits vs. Resolutions: Why Habits Are More Sustainable

Setting goals and establishing habits are both strategies people use to make positive changes in their lives, but they operate on different principles and timelines.

January 3, 2024

The Power of Reflection to Design your Habits for Personal Growth

In this blog, I delve into a crucial overlooked aspect—the transformative power of reflection in habit formation for personal growth. I’ll guide you through the impact of intentional reflection on personal growth and habits, encouraging you to embrace reflective practices. To ensure practical application, I’ve included an activity tailored for you, along with key questions to prompt insightful weekly reflections.

December 20, 2023