Get Out of Town! No, Seriously. Please Leave. Did you know that the average U.S. worker uses only half of the paid vacation time they’ve earned? It’s a combination of our hard-driving culture and mobile work technology that has led to this feeling that we are...
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to manage the stress of everyday life so well? How is it that some people handle incredible amounts of stress while others quickly fall apart? The answer is emotional resilience, or the ability to adapt to stressful situations. More...
Webster’s dictionary defines a catalyst as 'an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action.' In business, a catalyst leader is no different. It is someone who ignites action in others. That stimulus might jump-start a change in an inefficient process, spawn a new...
Change is inevitable and even a positive thing in many cases. After all, you can’t grow if you’re standing still in your comfort zone. But whether change is your own making or forced on you, it’s best to know how you will react – and...
“In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” -Warren Buffett Organizational change is inevitable -- we see it every day. Speed of technology development. Accelerated product cycles. Adapting to global markets. Need to streamline processes....
We are proud to announce that Powers Resource Center again received the Top Leadership Partner award for its Engage Leadership Development Program from HR.com, the largest global social networking and resource site for HR Professionals. Sure, you could say that winning a professional award is...
When Deloitte’s 2016 human capital report listed ‘organizational design and the changing dynamics of teams’ as its top trend, let’s just say I was not surprised. As the designer and trainer of award-winning leadership programs, I have seen this shift myself. There is a clear movement...
If you asked 100 companies if character matters in their leaders, you will get 100 emphatic responses of 'YES!' But take a closer look – are these same companies screening for character during the hiring process? Do they have a culture that reflects their belief that...
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” – Michael Jordan If arguably the greatest basketball player of all time understands the power of teamwork, we should probably pay attention. It may sound unrealistically altruistic, but the truth is that the more we focus on team...
There is no doubt that curiosity fosters creativity and innovation. Seeing is believing – and I’ve seen it in action. When leaders and learners understand that they have permission to ask questions and pursue interests and passion projects, productivity skyrockets. Think about it this way –...