Being burned out at work is something many people have dealt with. You feel overworked, stuck in a rut, and tired of it. I’ve been there, and I know how it feels. There have been times when I worked countless hours and the feeling of burning out was creeping in. I remember after a day…
We all know the feeling. You have a task that you need to do, but it feels overwhelming and tedious, so you put it off for another time when you’ll be more motivated. Most of us have some form of distraction or procrastination that gets in the way. One of my personal weaknesses is Netflix.…
As Millennials reach their 40s, Boomers are retiring in droves. Workforce demographics are shifting quicker than ever, and so are the expectations of the young workforce. While it may seem like an easy task to engage a younger workforce, it is usually anything but. Younger workers are making up a greater percentage of the workforce…
Rock cairns are a marker for adventure-junkies like me, showing the right way on a not-so-well-defined hiking trail. It’s a neat solution! So how does this rock cairn relate to employee check-ins? Leaders need to build a metaphorical cairn each time they check-in with employees. Never has the metaphor of “building cairns” been more…
Have you ever been told you are “too direct,” or questioned why you don’t sugarcoat the truth? HAVING A DIRECT LEADERSHIP STYLE ISN’T A BAD THING. With apologies to Nathaniel Hawthorne, let’s stop metaphorically branding directness with a “Scarlett D!” One of the biggest mistakes that leaders with a direct leadership style make is complicating…
In my ebook, 8 Creative Solutions to Overcome Post COVID Hiring Challenges, I explore this topic and other recruiting strategies for employers to attract the best talent in 2022. Returnships are on the rise, but many employers still overlook them. But now is not the time to hold on to old habits. There’s a need…
After four direct reports resigned in less than a year, a senior operations manager at a Fortune 500 company realized he needed to get his “shift” together. He hired culture change consultant and executive coach Shani Magosky to improve his team leadership skills. “The results have been phenomenal,” he testified. “I now have a happy…
Dear Leadershifters, Happy Holidays! As 2021 comes to a close, I wanted to send a quick email with a few laughs, some inspiration, and gratitude! A day with laughter is a success in my book. These are a couple of my recent faves: Inflatables Anthem by The Holderness Family – this original song pokes fun…
Are you also one who thinks that the terms “agreement” and “alignment” are identical? Actually… both these words are not synonyms. Normally people think that agreement between different group members is made by alignment. But stay tuned because I am here to further give some words for these two terms. As agreement leaders, we persuade…
As many of my fellow LeaderShifters are, I’m a lifelong learner. Besides the obvious topic of leadership, another subject I’m very passionate about is WINE! This should not be surprising to folks who are familiar with the SIP™ and PINOT™ acronyms I developed for teaching people about effective feedback as well as my playful workshop…