What Does it Mean to Embrace Compassionate Leadership?
Elise JonesMar 18, 2021 6:11:25 AM
Imagine you could increase employee engagement while reducing stress and preventing burnout. What if you could do that while also improving their...
Leadership Self-Assessment: How Do I Rate as a Manager?
Elise JonesMar 11, 2021 3:37:50 AM
When asked to evaluate yourself at work, what metrics would you look at? Some are easier to identify than others: Did I hit this sales goal? Did we...
How Can Leaders Help Their Teams Build Resilience at Work?
Elise JonesFeb 17, 2021 3:49:48 AM
Resilience is a mindset that can help employees manage stress, handle conflict, and bounce back from challenges. As individuals and leaders, we know...
Becoming a Leader Who Listens
Elise JonesFeb 2, 2021 5:00:34 AM
Effective communication with your team has never been as important as it is today, with many teams working remotely. Under any circumstances, the...
What Leaders Need to Know About Making Decisions
Elise JonesJan 25, 2021 3:56:49 PM
Philosophers, researchers, mathematicians, and other scientists have studied the phenomena of decision-making for decades. It’s an act we perform...
Surviving and Thriving Through Transitions of Power
Jeff ColemanDec 14, 2020 4:23:36 PM
Transitions can be tough to get right, even at huge, established companies that have had plenty of them over the years. This can be especially true...
What New Managers Need to Know About Leadership
Elise JonesDec 7, 2020 4:57:23 PM
“Management is the most noble of professions if it’s practiced well. No other occupation offers as many ways to help others learn and grow, take...
Why Coaching and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand
Elise JonesNov 16, 2020 3:10:02 PM
Last week at Valor, we had the pleasure of sharing an hour with Dr. Carole Robin, Valor Advisor, Co-Founder of Leaders in Tech, and former Director...
How to Fix Company Culture After a Layoff
Elise JonesOct 12, 2020 4:41:50 PM
The decision to furlough employees or make permanent personnel cuts is never easy. No matter what factors led to a layoff, the decision to let...
The Privilege of Performing Under Pressure
Elise JonesSep 22, 2020 5:49:19 AM
It’s been said that pressure is a great privilege. And 2020 is without question a banner year for pressures and challenges.