Leadership 2023 – A Shift to Self-Employment?Article by Maynard Brusman, January 4, 2023Is self-employment right for you? Is 2023 the best time to start your own business? View page |
Leadership 2023 – A Shift to Self-Employment?Article by Maynard Brusman, January 4, 2023Is self-employment right for you? Is 2023 the best time to start your own business? View page |
Calm, Cool, and Collected: Communication in ConflictArticle by Maynard Brusman, June 1, 2022How do you remain calm, cool, and collected when conflicts escalate? We’ve all been there: encountering someone in a fit of road rage; a neighbor upset about another neighbor’s transgression; dealing with a beloved toddler in the middle of a melt-down. Typically, we ignore such bad behavior, waiting for it to resolve itself. But, these may be prime opportunities to practice de-escalation techniques and communication skills. View page |
The Art of Leading with LoveArticle by Maynard Brusman, May 10, 2022Even the smallest act of kindness can help meet our need for love. According to researchers, committing kindness over a seven-day period increases our sense of happiness. And, it matters not if it is offered to strangers, acquaintances, co-workers, or close friends—all have an equally positive effect. View page |
The Importance of Coaching TodayArticle by Maynard Brusman, April 17, 2022How is your organization working within the ever-growing gig economy? Let me ask: how do leaders engage with and develop future leaders? View page |
Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Lead with LoveArticle by Maynard Brusman, April 17, 2022There is a growing urgency to strengthen manager-employee interpersonal relationships, and for some organizations, a shift or addition of a CPO. You see, at a minimum, the volatility we are experiencing creates stress for individuals, poor working relationships, and decreased productivity. Left unchecked, psychological abuse, violence, and ruin ensue. Great leaders can manage and even avoid these worst-case scenarios by leading with love. View page |
Executive Coaching is in High Demand TodayArticle by Maynard Brusman, March 17, 2022In its simplest terms, effective coaching involves expanding people’s capacity to take effective action. It involves challenging underlying beliefs and assumptions that are responsible for one’s actions and behaviors. At its deepest level, effective coaching examines not only what one does, and why one does what one does, but also who one is. View page |
Get the Right People On Your Talent BusArticle by Maynard Brusman, February 6, 2022As a leader, how do you get the right people on your bus? While the U.S. unemployment rate declined to 3.9% in December 2021, many managers and leaders feel an increasing urgency to fill open positions. And it’s understandable: short-staffed teams are at greater risk for disengagement, errors, and burnout. So, it’s not uncommon to see new-hire incentives including signing bonuses, flex work schedules, and childcare grants. Unfortunately, filling open positions with the wrong person can make matters worse. View page |
Real Leadership: Real ApologyArticle by Maynard Brusman, December 28, 2021When an apology is in order, how do leaders in your organization apologize? We can’t help but notice when it goes poorly. Sometimes, it’s a matter of people (or a person) not ready or able to forgive. And that’s understandable, especially when there is no attempt at restorative justice. Other times, apologies go sideways when egos get in the way. At best, it falls short as a polished explanation; the apology is an attempt to justify the behavior. This often results in the erosion of trust. Great leaders—whether they are seasoned executives or untitled leaders—know how to humbly apologize.They understand that mistakes happen and that they are not infallible. Real leaders hold themselves accountable and make amends. View page |
Career Choices: You Are in ChargeArticle by Maynard Brusman, December 14, 2021No one manages your career but you and you must rely on yourself as your own guide, even if you are fortunate enough to have a trusted mentor. View page |
Satisfying Careers in the Corporate WorldArticle by Maynard Brusman, November 2, 2021Why are some people promoted to positions that bring out the best in them, while their peers, who are equally talented, get left behind in positions that do not allow them to flourish? Are there secrets to a rewarding and satisfying career in the corporate world? View page |