Harriet was so excited because she returns to school on June 9. When I asked her about Morley, her response was: ''I have to tell Morley that he can’t hug me right now because of the virus.”

Hot Topic Friday: June 5

Here are my June 5 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. This week, we’re reading and reflecting out of respect for the pain and suffering relative to racism.

Belonging at the Time of Leaving

So what if we changed our approach to these exits so that they become way more dignified than they often are now? (This excludes people who have been egregious in harming others).

Hot Topic Friday: May 29

Happy Friday! Here are my May 29 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. This week we’re talking about John Maxwell, Great (not perfect) Leadership, and remembering those who have been there for you. We also discuss the WW (formerly Weight Watchers) foul up while mass firing, and what we can learn from it.

1,000+ Brilliant People Leading the Transformation

This is real commitment by the leadership and 1,000 people are NOT waiting for the mysterious “THEY” to lead the transformation. It is NOT an event, compliance training or a marketing campaign.

Hot Topic Friday: May 22

Happy Friday! Here are my May 22 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. This week we’re talking about how being funny is good business, and how vulnerability as a leader is a great pathway to better success.

Finding an Unexpected Gift and B Sides in This

I hope all of you have come to appreciate some of the side benefits of sheltering in; home dinners, family puzzles or board games, learning how to Zoom, walks together, binging Netflix, petty arguments and maybe even louder ones, making up, asking for forgiveness, forgiving, more hugs, and just time together with all of its bumpy humanness.

Hot Topic Friday: May 15

Happy Friday! Here are my May 15 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. Quibi’s leader blames his blunder on the virus, and some helpful predictions for the future.

'Waiting to See' Can Get You Fired

People who take a “wait and see” attitude are a drag on the organization's ability to refresh or reinvent itself. Frankly, I think “wait and see’ers” should leave if all they have to offer is passive judgment.

Hot Topic Friday: May 8

Happy Friday! Here are my May 8 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. There is a right way to conduct layoffs, Airbnb is a great example. And wouldn’t you know it? Great cultures do better during crisis.

What is Efficacy and Why Does it Matter?

One's sense of self-efficacy can play a major role in how one approaches life’s many challenges.

Hot Topic Friday: May 1

Happy Friday! Here are my May 1 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. Is Zoom and video conferencing truly bad for us? And we talk about big, bad, billionaire Bill Gates.

Building an Intentional Culture Requires an Investment in Conviction

Does your leadership have the courage to commit to something like this? Frankly, I doubt it. Most CEOs don’t have a clue how to lead a cultural transformation or acceleration.

Hot Topic Friday: April 24

Happy Friday! Here are my April 24 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. Try this technique to connect more meaningfully during virtual meetings. And, how old are you emotionally? Let’s talk about it.

You Are REALLY Starting to Bug Me!

Who’s feeling a little bit more irritated, impatient and “bugged” by family, co-workers, work and life at the moment? You’re not alone. Here’s some ways to handle it.

Hot Topic Friday: April 17

Happy Friday! Here are my April 17 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. Here are some exciting post-pandemic predictions about work, and how companies can use imagination to put a lot of life back into their operations.

Can We Have Happiness Right Now?

Honestly, we’re all aware this pandemic really sucks. So, are you really happy? Pretty happy? How about, not too happy at all? Here is some valuable research about how to retain happiness through purpose, work, family, friends and love.

Hot Topic Friday: April 10

Happy Friday! Here are my April 10 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. How do you think your leadership will be remembered during these times? And here are some practical tips for keeping engagement high during Zoom/virtual meetings.

Shifting Gears to the UPSIDE

I’ve just realized how much the darkness and negativity has consumed me over the last few weeks. Enough! What will be will be, AND I’m going to start focusing more on every great opportunity this situation presents.

Hot Topic Friday: April 3

Happy Friday! Here are my April 3 Hot Topics and how they relate to advancing culture or leadership. This week, let’s cheers to making the best out of those Virtual Happy Hours! And fortunately, bad times bring out kind people.