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Between both the pandemic and political unrest, B Corps are seeking ways to endure and succeed in the world. For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit. As we look at the our current social and political climate, BCORPS face new challenges that can be unsettling.
Read MoreAs LGBTQ+ people, we need Grit to sustain our focus on our long term dreams and goals - both at work and at home. From coming out, again and again and again, to advocating for equal rights, belonging, inclusion, and equality, I feel like our work is never over. We also need to have long term Grit to be top performers at our jobs. Businesses need many more LGBTQ+ leaders on their Boards and C-Suites to more accurately reflect our presence in the larger population.
Read MoreBetween both the pandemic and political unrest, employee owners are seeking ways to endure and succeed in the world. For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit. As we look at the our current social and political climate, ESOPS face new challenges that can be unsettling.
Read MoreWhat is a BCORP? For those who are not familiar with BCORPS, they are defined as “business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. I have designed formal and informal mentor programs for some of my BCORP clients.
Read MoreWhat is a BCORP? For those who are not familiar with BCORPS, they are defined as “business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. I have designed formal and informal mentor programs for some of my BCORP clients.
Read MoreMentor Programs with some formality can provide great benefits to ESOP organization and its people. Employee Stock Ownership Plan companies give employees ownership interest in the organization. I have designed mentor programs to reduce turnover, strengthen cultural immersion for new hires, develop high potential leaders and talent, as well as a development tool in succession planning.
Read MoreFor those who are not familiar with ESOPS, Employee Stock Ownership Plan companies give employees ownership interest in the organization. Some ESOPS are 100% employee owned, while others have a portion of the company owned by the employees. ESOPS provide tax benefits and profit sharing opportunities for both the organization and employees. Learn more about Informal mentor programs for ESOPS in this article.
Read MoreWith both the pandemic and political unrest, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Non-Binary people are seeking ways to endure and succeed in the world. LGBTQ+ people face constant change that can be unsettling. For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit.
Read MoreResilience has become a hot topic recently, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. LGBTQ+ people face constant change that can be unsettling. Years ago, I read the book Flourish by Dr. Martin Seligman (University of Pennsylvania). Known as the founder of Positive Psychology, Seligman’s research explains the importance of resilience. Unlike IQ, resilience is a skill that can be taught and developed. Seligman’s work produced a model for building resilience called PERMA.
Read MoreWith an uptick in teams working virtually, I am often asked how to strengthen team effectiveness and success. For some, the COVID-19 pandemic has been the first time teams are regularly working virtually. Even though working from home has been going on for a while, organizations and their teams are still working to maximize this new way of collaborating.
Read MoreThrough conversations with my SCORE mentors, a spreadsheet was created showing the current-state and future-state of the systems. This analysis also included the frequency of use. This spreadsheet helped to quantify the amount of time devoted to each task and system. From these insights, I identified ways to use certain systems for multiple tasks and streamline processes. It's often helpful to take a look at what we're spending our time doing as entrepreneurs, and what we may be able to delegate or eliminate.
Read MoreThe start of the New Year is a great time to look at your own development plan and goals! As a lifelong learner, professional in the Learning and coaching fields, and an entrepreneur, I have found it to be critical to invest both time and money into my continued development and learning. When it comes to keeping engaged and your skills sharp, finding ways to think about what and how you want to learn next is important. Each New Year's Day I write myself a personal development plan.
Read MoreTo support lifelong learning, I read A LOT of books, article, and blogs. In 2020, I set a goal to read 40 books annually. Reading, for me, includes reading a physical book or e-book, and also listening to audio books.
Read MoreResilience has become a hot topic recently in business. Organizations face constant change that can be unsettling to leaders and employees. Years ago, I read the book Flourish by Dr. Martin Seligman (University of Pennsylvania). Known as the founder of Positive Psychology, Seligman’s research, detailed in this book, explains the importance of resilience. Since then, I have studied and taught business leaders and organizations ways to strengthen resilience, especially through challenging organizational change. Unlike IQ, resilience is a skill that can be taught and developed. Seligman’s work produced a model for resilience called PERMA.
Read MoreGrit is a combination of passion and perseverance. In an interview with Huffington Post, Angela Duckworth shared that “Gritty individuals approach the journey to mastery like a marathon rather than a sprint and this fuels their stamina to practice their talents over and over and over again.”
Read MoreWith many people working on the front line as essential workers, working remotely, or now unemployed due to the coronavirus, it is extremely important that we remember to take care of ourselves during this time.
Read MoreI recently read a Harvard Business Review article on the importance of taking a vacation during COVID-19. The article shared how a break from work strengthens intrinsic motivation. I am a huge believer in taking vacations and a break from work, especially now.
Read MoreI recently had the honor of being a guest speaker at the New England Human Resource Association (NEHRA) Learning and Development event where I virtual workshop Positive ROI: Effective Mentor Program Design for Workforce Development for a great audience on HR leaders! Here are a few of the questions that the audience had on designing a mentor program that works:
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