🤩 Jason Bateman. That’s who I underestimated. If you’d asked me in his “Teen Wolf Too” era if he’d be an actor with longevity and variety, I’d have said no.
Have you tried walking meetings yet?
They're great for both your brain and work relationships! 🧠💙
Whenever I can make a meeting a walking meeting, I do. Here’s why:
● Boosts Creativity: Moving physically can help unlock new ideas and perspectives, perfect for brainstorming or problem-solving sessions.
● Enhances Connection: Whether it's a remote or in-person walk, sharing an unconventional setting can break down barriers and deepen bonds.
● Shifts Dynamics: Stepping out of the usual office space can change the tone of conversations, often making them more open and relaxed.
● Physical Health: Movement is good for your body. When your body is healthy, your brain is healthier. This means more energy at work.
Next week, why not transform a standard sit-down into a walk-and-talk? 🚶♂️🗣️ Your next one-on-one meeting with a direct report could be the perfect candidate. Give it a try and see the difference it makes!
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One of the biggest mistakes people make when creating a learning plan is exclusively focusing on professional growth areas
One of the biggest mistakes people make when creating a learning plan is exclusively focusing on professional growth areas, company goals, or the needs of their team. Now, don't get me wrong—these are crucial aspects to consider, especially if you want to move up that corporate ladder or nail that next project. But let's dig a bit deeper. What really gets your motor running? What's going to make you actually want to buckle down and do the hard work of learning?
How do you feel about accountability?
It’s no wonder we have a mix of emotions, given the range of ways accountability is approached. In some contexts, accountability feels like finger-pointing. In others, it feels like a team sport. Effective accountability relationships focus on mutual respect, holding one another as capable, and a commitment to mutual growth. The result is more trust, connection, learning, progress, and greatly expanded potential.
In 2020, I had to choose between keeping my team safe or employed.
What Matters Most?
I appreciate a good, "No"
How a woman's voice changes power dynamics
Why trust matters for leadership teams
Is change happening TO you? Or FOR you?
🤝 Building Trust Within Leadership Teams 🤝
Why your leadership team should embrace conflict
What’s the quality of conflict in your team? Can you voice concerns without fear of retribution? Do you hold back your opinions? Do things seem rosy on the team surface, but underneath it’s a different story?
Here’s the thing: conflict is not comfortable.
Most people don’t want to engage with it.
That’s normal.
#25 The Inspirational Leader Series: Cordelia Yu
Meet Cordelia Yu, Acting Director of Experience and Systems Design in the Office of Regulatory and Oversight Systems at GSA, the General Services Administration - an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1949 to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. She also worked with 18F, a government organization that partners with agencies to improve the user experience of government.
🎨 I crafted this abstract painting with no roadmap—just intuition. Team leaders: this relates to you!
When I start my day, I like to ask myself “What matters most?”
Is your leadership team struggling with inconsistency and missed deadlines?
#24 The Inspirational Leader Series: Zvika Krieger
Meet Zvika Krieger. He has a very interesting resume. Zvika was Meta’s first-ever Director of Responsible Innovation, at Facebook; Executive Committee Member of the World Economic Forum; the U.S. Department of State's first-ever representative of Silicon Valley; Senior Strategist at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where he worked on climate change, Middle East strategy, policy, innovation, and emerging technology. Before that, he spent a decade as a journalist. Today, Zvika is advising companies on responsible innovation strategies to anticipate and mitigate potential harm due to their products and serving as the spiritual leader of a Jewish spiritual center in Berkeley called Chochmat HaLev.
🕯️ Lighting the Path with Collective Leadership 🌟
What's your biggest challenge with investing in yourself?
“I don’t have time” or “I can’t afford that” are less common thoughts for me now—not just because I’m in a more successful place in my life, but because I’ve changed how I look at development opportunities. Instead, I sidestep the habit of fixating on upfront cost and time, and instead ask myself this question: “What is the likely return on this investment?” I start from the end result.