Are you leading in a way that taps into your team’s potential for innovation, engagement, and open communication, or are you inadvertently stifling it? In today’s episode, Drew Jones, PhD, discusses how traditional management techniques often shut down culture and engagement from the start. With a focus on anthropology, Drew explains how you can create […] The post Human-Centered Leadership Through Open Communication in the Workplace appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Is Your Professional Brand Sending the Right Message? Imagine a giant billboard on the side of the highway, broadcasting how you show up at work. What would it say? How would others describe your professional brand in one or two sentences? Would there be any “buts” in that description? “She’s smart, but doesn’t follow through.” […] The post How to Improve Your Professional Brand at Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Set clear expectations to turn destructive workplace competition into healthy collaboration. What do you do when two of your (high-performing, high-potential direct reports) don’t get along because they’re competing for your job? This workplace competition is off the chain.  #askingforafriend Hi Karin, The good news is that I’m on the fast track and am about […] The post How to Stop Destructive Workplace Competition (Asking For a Friend) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Have you ever wondered how businesses can foster sustainable leadership, creating real, lasting change without sacrificing profitability? What if you could learn the secret formula for making an environmental or social impact while also standing out in your industry? In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to create meaningful strategic change that […] The post Sustainable Leadership: A Blueprint for a Better World appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Motivate employees to move faster by eliminating roadblocks and managing risk. Do you ever mutter, “Will they ever get anything done if I don’t follow up? I’m sick of hovering and I’m sure it feels like I’m micromanaging.” Ironically, the higher your sense of urgency, the more you’ll encounter this problem. The solution? A few […] The post How to Motivate Employees to Have More Urgency appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Tips on Having a Successful Global Career from Serena Aboutboul, Senior Vice President of Nutrition at Nestlé. How do you build a GLOBAL career and remain AUTHENTIC while leading across countries and contexts? Asking for a Friend. Today I welcome Serena Aboutboul,  Senior Vice President, and head of the Nutrition Strategic Business Unit at Nestlé […] The post How to Have a Successful Global Careeer: Authenticity in Action appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Episode 271:  Have you ever wondered what sets the best leaders apart from the rest? How do they remain calm under pressure while still achieving extraordinary results? What if the key to success lies in strengthening your mental toughness? Whether managing a team or striving to become a more resilient leader, mental strength is the […] The post Mental Toughness in Leadership: A Guide to Success appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Avoid These Intimidating Questions That Can Silence Innovation and Problem Solving When someone on your team screws up or has one of those “what were they thinking” moments, particularly when the stakes are high. You need to figure out what’s going on– fast. In these moments of stress, it’s tempting to shortcut communication with blunt, […] The post Intimidating Questions: How Bad Questions Shut People Down appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Practical Ways to Make a New Employee Feel Truly Welcomed How do you help a new employee feel welcomed? I hear from so many employees who tell me how LONELY and DISCOMBOBULATED they felt on their first day. It shouldn’t be that way. A new employee only gets one first day, and you have one […] The post How to Welcome a New Employee: Small Gestures That Show You Care appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Episode 270: In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul podcast with David Dye, Chris Dyer is joining us to discuss how improving your company culture can also boost productivity. A great place to start? Pinpoint the pillar that’s most lacking in your organization. Is it transparency, positivity, measurement, acknowledgment, uniqueness, listening, or how […] The post Boost Productivity with a Human-Centered Culture appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more