Leading Through Adversity
Politics, values and the election in the workplace
From conversations with fellow learning leaders, CLO columnist Elliott Masie shares what business and workplace cultures are balancing in these new times.
To overcome business disruption, take a front-line-first approach
Eighty percent of the global workforce is on the front line. Disruption may have changed the way they do their jobs, but they remain the ultimate driver of business success, and we should invest in their development.
Collaborative leadership: An antidote for a turbulent world
COVID-19 has presented us with both a health crisis and an economic crisis, which present a great deal of uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. No one person has the necessary knowledge and experience to solve these problems alone — it requires multiple people with different kinds of expertise and the ability to work together to create novel solutions.
Video: Adopting a coaching mindset for leadership
International Coaching Federation CEO Magdalena Mook discusses how leaders can adopt a coaching approach to successfully manage their remote teams through challenging times.
Implicit bias affects us all
In part two of this series, explore how different types of implicit bias affect our decision-making process and how it can impact hiring decisions and your organizational culture.
Visions and missions — defining your value and purpose proposition
An emotional connection is lacking in the vast majority of visions and mission statements, and having that connection is more important than ever before.
When the leader can’t return to the office
As offices begin to re-open, some leaders may be unable to return in person due to child care dilemmas, personal health issues or caring for an immunocompromised family member. How can leaders ensure that their absence doesn’t lead to resentment, distrust or a lack of engagement among their teams?
Psychological safety leads to better managers and teams at this major enterprise
Research finds digital behaviors that encourage psychological safety are linked to high-performing managers and engaged teams.
Cultivating a DEI garden where seeds of innovation grow into creative breakthroughs
Research proves time and again that there exists a powerful connection between innovation and diversity, equity and inclusion; our challenge is to build a robust cornerstone for change by optimizing that connection.
Practical leadership development principles for a COVID-19 world
To overcome the challenges right in front of us, organizations need more effective leaders — more than ever before. Here are five principles to develop today’s leaders.
2 communication pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
During a global pandemic and times of social unrest, communication is a vital tool. Here are two common communication pitfalls leaders fall victim to.