Do You Advocate for the Past, Present, or Future?

Do You Advocate for the Past, Present, or Future?

As change agents and leaders, we're frequently advocating for change. A change from current state to future state. The thing is, just because it's called “future state” doesn't mean the change is actually moving people, the organization, or society forward. There are plenty of changes being advocated for that are actually taking people, organizations, or society backwards. So the question becomes, as a change agent / leader, how much have you been advocating for the past, present, or future? How does the answer differ for your work vs. your personal life?

What does advocating for the past, present, and future at work look like?

Do you Bring Discord or Light?

Do you Bring Discord or Light?

First I want to acknowledge all the pain and hurt being felt in the country right now. The pandemic alone is a major stressor and has a wave of grief in its wake. Add to that senseless deaths from racism that still runs rampant in America’s veins, and it’s just too much for some to bear. Protests have erupted all across the country, some peaceful, some violent. The question is, what is violence going to accomplish?

How Well do you Listen?

How Well do you Listen?

How often does someone say to you something like the below?

  • “You’re not hearing me”

  • “You’re not listening to me”

  • “You need to work on your listening skills”

  • “I don’t feel heard”

If you’re a change agent / leader who is hearing this at least once a week, whether it’s in your professional or personal life, then it’s time to admit to yourself, you could improve your listening skills. Here’s what you can do.

Feeling Burned-Out and Exhausted?

Feeling Burned-Out and Exhausted?

Are you experiencing burn-out and exhaustion from the changes you’re trying to make at work? Feel like you’re giving 120%, and frustrated with the amount of progress that has been made? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it’s time to take a step back and reconsider your approach.

Do you Use Lessons Learned?

Do you Use Lessons Learned?

Hearing about State Governors wanting to reopen as early as this week, when less than 2% of the U.S. population has contracted COVID-19 seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Especially since COVID-19 seems to have an R0 of 2.2-5.7 (i.e. for every person infected they infect 2-6 more people). Has nothing been learned from the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic?

Is Cabin Fever Getting the Better of You?

Is Cabin Fever Getting the Better of You?

Now that most of us have been working from home for a month now, how are you feeling?   Are you enjoying the coziness of your home during this pandemic?  Or has cabin fever set in and everyone in your household including the pet is getting on your nerves?  Here are some symptoms of cabin fever and five things you can do to avoid taking your cabin fever out on your partner, family, and coworkers.

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