Posts Tagged ‘team building’
Five Lessons in Resilience 9/11 Taught Us
Most of us remember the horror of watching two planes fly into the World Trade Center towers. I remember watching the second plane fly into the south tower. It was like watching a movie, but it was real and terrifying. Even after 20 years, I still feel a deep sorrow when I reflect on this…
Read MoreMake your strategic planning process INCLUSIVE
Strategic planning is an essential part of any organization’s success. It helps businesses to define their goals, set priorities, and allocate resources effectively. In today’s diverse and rapidly evolving work environment, it’s more important than ever to prioritize inclusivity in all aspects of business planning, especially strategic planning. Being more inclusive in strategic planning will…
Read MoreYou Got that Job. Now Stay Humble!
Maybe you’ve observed this situation. Someone gets promoted to a role they have aspired to attain for years. Almost instantly, their communication takes on a new tone, and maybe arrogance creeps into their behaviors. Several years ago, I read an article about someone who had taken over my previous job. In the article, my successor…
Read MoreA Culture of Accountability, the Pathway to Strategic Success
Building a culture of accountability within a credit union is crucial for fostering transparency, responsibility, and overall success. Here are some steps and strategies to help you establish and nurture a culture of accountability: Building a culture of accountability takes time and consistent effort. It’s a collective journey that involves everyone in the credit union…
Read MoreA Successful Remote Strategy is Possible
It is time we all get real. A remote/hybrid workforce is a reality, and the more executives try to fight it, the risk of quiet/loud quitting potentially results in performance gaps. A remote/hybrid remote work model allows the credit union to hire the best and the brightest because it acknowledges that some potentially high-performing employees…
Read MoreWhen Certifications and Soft Skills Collide: Navigating the Hilarious Maze of Career Advancement
In the wacky world of career advancement, a cosmic dance exists between certifications and soft skills. It’s like watching two rivaling dance troupes—one comprised of highly qualified robots armed with certificates and the other filled with quirky humans armed with charm and wit. Think of River Dance competing with Freestyle Jazz Dance. The result? A…
Read MoreThe Micromanager’s Guide to Being Everywhere and Nowhere at Once
Welcome to the hilariously frustrating world of micromanagement, where the boss’s watchful eye never blinks, and your every move is scrutinized to the point of absurdity. Working for a micromanager is like being trapped in a never-ending episode of “The Truman Show,” where your entire existence is monitored and controlled for the entertainment of your…
Read MoreLost in Leadership Land
A Hilarious Guide to Leading Without Core Values. Welcome, fellow adventurers, to the treacherous and comical world of leadership without any core values. Buckle up because we’re about to embark on a journey full of confusion, chaos, and questionable decision-making. Get ready to laugh your way through this hilarious guide! The Drifters’ Creed: Without core…
Read MoreSurviving the Bad Boss
A Comedic Guide to Working in a Cubical/Zoom Wilderness Ah, the workplace—the den of dreams, the source of livelihood, and occasionally, the battleground where bad bosses roam like free-range chickens creating chaos, confusion, and much clucking and pooping on everything. If you’ve ever found yourself trapped under the reign of a terrible boss, fear not!…
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