The conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often swings back and forth. Recently, Meta and McDonald’s announced cuts to their DEI programs, showing this pattern again. After many companies embraced DEI following George Floyd’s death in 2020, economic pressures…
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From Ashes to Triumph: How Notre Dame Inspires Leaders Everywhere
Five and a half years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral, the 860-year-old masterpiece of Gothic architecture in France, stands restored. It is a powerful example of what can be achieved through teamwork and skill. Its reopening is more…
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Unlimited Laser Coaching Program OPEN! (early bird special for subscribers)
As a subscriber to this blog, you’re among the first to know about the opening of my Focused Action Results (F.A.R.) Unlimited Laser Coaching Program. You’ll see in a moment why this matters. Almost every leader I know, from the…
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Want to know the tips on how to handle disagreements in meetings?
(Last time, Bob and I were talking about people being curious and not thinking of rebuttals and counterarguments while the person was speaking. Now, let's dive back into our conversation.) Me (Wendy): "When people disagree, it's about our perspectives and…
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How to recognize different meeting types to increase your productivity?
"ssssscrape, knock-knock-knock" I got a Slack message from Peter again! Peter: “Hey Wendy, do you have time to continue our discussion from last time about the 4 types of meetings?” Me (Wendy): “Sure. Remember last time I told you I…
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Replacing meetings to gain more time on your calendar to be productive
"ssssscrape, knock-knock-knock" I got a Slack message from Peter! Wow! I think I’m changing him 😉 Peter: “Hey Wendy, I noticed that you have been rethinking how we do things around here instead of just finding time on our calendars.…
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What other meetings can we remove? What else can we cut from our calendars?
Bob and I have another brainstorm as we continue our quest to remove meetings on our calendars. “Hey Bob, we did great in eliminating status and informational meetings. Maybe we can teach people we don’t need a meeting when sharing…
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What does it mean to transition a company to fully remote work?
In my last post, I advocated not letting a virus decide whether we need an office or not, especially if all we need to do our work is a laptop and an internet connection. I also urged us 21st century…
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Why do I want to transition a company to fully remote work?
In the past year, companies have been trying to get their employees back into the office. No thanks to the many waves of COVID variants, those back-to-the-office plans keep changing. Then COVID cases recede in the past months. Now companies…
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What competency does one need to lead a diverse workforce?
Leaders have long recognized that a diverse workforce gives a competitive edge. Experts say that diverse teams often perform better. They are more creative and innovative. Thanks to remote work and virtual workplace, more and more companies are tapping into…
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