September 2013

Facilitating change: the power of questions

September 10, 2013 - 18:28 -- Dr. Ada

change

Change can be difficult but it’s the new constant reality that as a leader you need to understand and be able to facilitate. For many people, change, or the prospect of change, generates fear, uncertainty, confusion, or insecurity. To facilitate change you need to confront and defuse these negative perceptions. See how questions can help. . . Continue reading »

Self-awareness: vital for leadership success

September 4, 2013 - 22:38 -- Dr. Ada

self-reflection

Many executives think that self-awareness is either irrelevant to leadership success. Yet, self-awareness is probably the most important aspect of your makeup as a leader.

Only by knowing yourself can you have the potential to understand other's better, thus being able to relate more effectively. Self-knowledge requires time for reflection and the ability to be self-aware. Continue reading »

Labor day and workplace health

September 1, 2013 - 16:04 -- Dr. Ada

In the USA this long holiday is Labor Day weekend. Many think and write about the meaning Labor Day has for today’s leaders and workforce. Yet, I don’t hear much talk about the importance of a positive workplace environment as one of the vital needs for today’s workers and organizations.