Leadership: The Art of Clear Guidance On this snowy morning, I attended my Pilates class, which quickly became frustrating. The instructor’s chaotic guidance left the entire class struggling. Instead of regrouping and clarifying her cues, she grew visibly irritated,...
Creativity: A Core Leadership Skill Years back, my team members doubted their creativity. I chose creativity as a theme during one of our annual leadership meetings. After fun team-building activities and brainstorming exercises, they realized how innovative they were...
Lately, I’ve been using bridge metaphors with clients to explain building connections, particularly when miscommunication and contrasting leadership styles have led to conflict. Bridges dismantle the silos created by unhealthy competition and animosity, enabling...
During a recent Frenchfounders networking lunch, we discussed the overwhelming nature of email communication. One member, buried under 650 unread emails, considered deleting them all, saying, “If it’s important, they’ll resend.” Another ignores cc’d emails entirely....
It’s Climate Week in New York City, and this year’s theme, “It’s Time”, highlights the urgency of action. Yet many businesses still overlook climate change, focusing on “not doing bad” rather than actively “doing good.”...
