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The Leadership Vacuum: What to Do When Your Ship Has No Captain
Throughout my 25-year career, I’ve witnessed quite a few leadership vacuums. It’s what happens when a team lacks clear, accountable leadership or chain of command. Sometimes it’s a physical absence where leadership unexpectedly resigns or retreats with poor succession planning in place. But sometimes, it’s a much slower burn where leadership might technically be present,…
The Limitless Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence: What You Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot button topic and for good reason. As technology advances at a pace unlike any other time in our history, AI will become more capable and ubiquitous, and consequently, we can expect to encounter it handling increasingly complex tasks. It’s safe to say that AI-based disruptions are here to stay…
Employers Are Snooping: Social Media Scrutiny Gaining Popularity
According to a recent CareerBuilder study, 70% of employers check their job candidates’ social media profile. Naturally, they’re looking to see the degree of professionalism a candidate projects although depending on the role, employers may be scouting for other skills like excellent communication, demonstration of sound judgment, and the ability to be brand conscious. Social…
What Does a Leader Look Like? The Problem With Prototypes
What does a leader look like? It’s an important question to ask ourselves. Doing so may allow us to uncover biases or at least consider our perceptions of a certain look. For example, when you ask yourself, “What does a cardiologist look like?” — what comes to mind? It wouldn’t be unexpected if the first…
Highly Effective Habits of New Leaders
I don’t believe in natural born leaders. Instead, a leader is someone who, through a combination of experience and effort, becomes someone worthy of following. If you’re new to a position of leadership, remember that being an effective leader is a skill that can be improved and refined. Honing one’s ability to lead is a…
Too Old to Switch Careers?
In the distant (and not-too-distant) past, it was common — and in many cases, reasonable — to select one vocation or career path and see it through until retirement. These days, that’s no longer the precedent, nor should it be. More and more people are switching careers later in life and bringing their transferable skills…
Rewriting Unhelpful Narratives in the New Year
As we leave 2022 in the past, I find it important to identify the personal narratives you hold near and dear, those stories you tell about yourself that over time have become a part of your identity. Be honest with yourself — Are some of them holding you back? Are they even true? In many…