How do we understand how to support those around us? It often starts with Empathy. Sometimes it’s more about listening and asking questions than trying to solve for their challenges. If we can better understand the triumphs and challenges of those around us, we can more easily understand what that could feel like if we …
Without a plan for onboarding new hires you are asking for trouble! Planning and preparing for new hires to come onboard is not just signing papers and getting your computer. As the hiring manager it is creating a plan for the next 90-days, at a minmum. It is doing all the right things to ramp …
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During a time of crisis two of the most important teams to an organization are HR and L&D! Okay, you can understand why HR is important – but why L&D? During the pandemic leaders, managers, and employees were at a loss. How do you now manage an entire remote workforce? How do you train managers …
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YOU have SUPERPOWERS! Did you know that? I’m a huge fan of Gallups StrengthsFinder assessment and use this tool in much of my coaching experiences. The 34 talent themes are used to address a person’s individual strength possibilities as well as help teams improve team dynamics, collaboration and performance. This tool helps to unleash your …
I’m reflecting, I guess? It’s the time period. It’s in the air. It’s emotional. It’s a time of, for and about reflection. Did you ever stop to think about the value of time? How do you measure that value? When motivating individuals or teams, how do you, as a leader, share your perspective on how …
What is the difference between a visible dimension of diversity and an invisible one? We all are made up of both visible and invisible dimensions, unique to who we are. Visible dimensions may be your eye color, race, height, hair type. Invisible dimensions of diversity emanate from our intersectionalities. They can include race, ethnicity, sex, …
Would anyone really claim that communication doesn’t matter? I doubt it. But, blundering your communication is just as bad, or worse, than not communicating at all! As a leader, YOU have a responsibility to communicate openly, honestly, and transparently, and carefully consider the words you use. Strong communication planning can decrease the uncertainty, increase buy-in, …
LEADERSHIP Are we really listening to women? By Saterman Connect | July 22, 2019 Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. – Henry Ford What are the attributes of being an ally to women? How do you want to support your colleagues, friends, co-workers, peers, and organization? What does …
The #1 reason people leave a company is because of their manager! We have all heard this statistic… and I can tell you one of the reasons why. Managers who do not believe, first and foremost, that people development is their core responsibility should not manage people! Managing is not checking off tasks on your …
Your brand is not what you say it is. It’s what they say it is. So what is your brand? Years ago, a thoughtful mentor expressed it in this way: “Your brand isn’t your logo and it isn’t what you say about yourself. Your brand is your values. Your brand is how you act on …
