The Danger of Avoidance: Why leaders Can’t Bury Their Heads in the Sand

The Danger of Avoidance: Why leaders Can’t Bury Their Heads in the Sand

Three Steps for Leaders to Thrive in Turbulent Economic Times Economic and political uncertainty is shaking up businesses, yet many leaders are choosing to stay silent and hoping everything settles. But ignoring the potential impact on our businesses, customers, and team doesn’t make it go away. I’ve always lived by the principle of avoiding religion and politics in professional settings. However, today’s shifting climate is making it increasingly difficult to avoid these topics because they can directly impact our business’s bottom line. That doesn’t mean we should engage in political debates or take sides. Instead, we must acknowledge reality—whether it…
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Aware leaders impact diversity through inclusion

Dear Unaware Leader, The lack of diversity on your team or within your company is not because there are not enough of a certain race, gender, etc. available to fill a position.  It is because you have not done your part to seek them out, make them feel included or encouraged them to stick around. The answer is easy, the execution is hard.  Are you ready to step up? I am going to assume that since you are reading this you have good intent.  You genuinely believe that gender, race, sexual orientation, personality type, etc. does not hinder someone from…
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