Have you ever asked yourself why we need more Authentic Leadership? Or why it is crucial to your business success? Learn why Authentic Leadership improves performance in this webinar with GAIA Insights founder Martina Mangelsdorf and her colleague Valeria Torino. They recently authored a Teal Paper (correct, not a whitepaper) about the ‘human-centered leadership model’ that is at the heart of GAIA Insights’ principles and philosophy. The webinar can be watched or listened to, for the unpacking of the following: The Why behind this publication and why it’s called a ‘Teal Paper’ How Authentic Le ..read more

Finding our authentic leadership style takes time and is a challenge in itself, let alone maintaining and upholding it when we are under pressure. When we feel in control, it is relatively easy to stay calm, to collaborate effectively and to demonstrate “ideal” behaviors. How we choose to show up when the heat is on is when the rubber hits the road. It is a skill that needs to be developed, practiced, tested, adjusted and practiced again. Taking authentic leadership from good to great, means staying true to yourself and being the best version of yourself in every situation. So the  question is ..read more

If motivating and engaging employees were straight-forward the world would be a more profitable and happier place. In an attempt to identify the magic blend of ingredients that produce an engaged employee population, multiple studies have been undertaken by folks who are better versed in the science of such matters than I. In my experience, there is a great deal of overlap in the conclusions of what works, and also an appallingly sad picture that emerges from so many of such completed surveys. I offer here an aggregation of my own understanding, based on such readings and the practical experie ..read more

As a generation, Millennials are hard to retain in most corporate workplaces, but when it comes to financial companies, the challenge is even greater because Gen Y talent is hard to attract in the first place. According to a PwC report, a whopping 21% of Generation Y are not interested in working in financial services altogether. To make matters worse, only 10% of Generation Y, who are currently working in the financial sector, intend to remain employed in their companies for a long period of time. In comparison, 18% of Generation Y across all sectors plan to stay in their current role for the ..read more

In today’s world, many corporate leaders are ranking creativity as the most important leadership quality for success in business, even outweighing integrity and global thinking. Why? It’s quite simple really: By being more creative, you are able to abandon rigid structures, to think out of the box and to look at things in new ways. In other words, you can solve problems by seeing things others don’t. This in turn enhances your agility, a skill that comes in handy at a time when companies struggle to navigate a world that is increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. Traditionally ..read more

Do you trust your employees? Really trust them? If not, you might have a serious problem. Trust is extremely important in the workplace for several reasons: It improves productivity, makes workers feel more valued, and can even help improve customer service and brand reputation. Members of your team should be able to make decisions on their own and feel confident in proposing new ideas or trying something new for the company. They should also feel like they can tell you “no” when “no” is the right answer. As a strong leader, do not micromanage every aspect of what your employees do on ..read more

The different age groups in your workplace is one aspect of diversity. Understanding the generational belonging in your organization can give you additional insights on how you can be more inclusive. Below is a 47-minute podcast where three (3) experts; Becky A. Thomas -Next Generation Coach, Stacee Hasenbalg – Chief Compliance Officer and Marieke Grondstra – Founder, Generation Storm shares best practices and lessons learned when leading in a multi-generational workplace. This panel is moderated by Peg Rowe, Managing Partner with Tiara International LLC. This podcast was brought t ..read more