by Beth Strathman | Jun 25, 2018 | awareness, ego, evolve, leader, leadership, leadership skills, management skills, self-awareness
Initiations are cycles of physical or psychological separation, ordeal, and return that we encounter throughout our lives. When we fully integrate the lessons from these experiences, we develop as people and leaders. (See a previous post on initiations) However, if...
by Beth Strathman | Jun 25, 2018 | awareness, behavior, ego, evolve, leader, leadership, leadership skills, management skills, self-awareness
Have you worked for companies with similar undesirable corporate cultures? Have you tended to work with the same type of people who have characteristics that drive you crazy? It might be time to look at these patterns more closely to learn more about yourself....
by Beth Strathman | May 16, 2018 | authentic, behavior, beliefs, credibility, ego, integrity, leader, leadership, purpose, self-awareness, success
In today’s world, few people embrace being known for being “weird”. Originally, however, being weird simply meant you were uniquely yourself. Our modern word, “weird”, has its roots in Norse language and mythology and evolved into the Old English word, “wyrd”,...
by Beth Strathman | Jan 24, 2018 | assumptions, behavior, confrontation, leader, leadership
It takes so much energy to address an employee issue. If you’re doing it at all, you are on your way to creating clearer expectations and a better working environment for everyone. You can fine tune your repertoire with these tweaks: Be Timely. When finding the...
by Beth Strathman | Dec 19, 2017 | ego, executive, humility, integrity, leader, leadership
Have you ever hired an employee who behaves badly soon after starting work and found yourself flummoxed with disappointment, disbelief, and maybe even shame? When one of your recent hires displays inappropriate conduct, creates dissension, or proves to be a poor...
by Beth Strathman | Dec 19, 2017 | authentic, behavior, beliefs, communication, credibility, executive, integrity, leader, leadership, success, trust
Do you feel misunderstood by your direct reports or colleagues? Do they think you’re an ogre when you’re really fun and fair? Or maybe they think you’re a pushover when you’re really purposeful and committed. There might be a disconnect between what you intend and how...
