In our society today, we are accessible at all times with phones in our pockets, self-checkouts, and two-day shipping; no one wants to wait for anything. As a result, we live in a society of impatience. A great leader, though, must develop the discipline of patience. Patience is easy to talk about but very difficult to practice. However, patience can …
Do soft skills make us stronger leaders?
We continue to hear the phrase “Soft skills.” Soft skills are less tangible qualities we all possess. They are traits that make our personality which include our strengths and weaknesses. Soft skills are leadership characteristics that we need to form strong connections with others. Communication, empathy, compassion, credibility, authenticity, accountability, and critical thinking. Many of these skills cannot be learned …
Hope in the workplace
What is Hope in the workplace? Are you a high-hope leader? How do you practice Hope? The workplace continues to change, and employees can become paralyzed by fear of uncertainty. However, leaders are trying hard to impact people’s lives positively. The challenge is keeping employees, and yourself motivated. Hope is based on what is possible. We all need something to …