Sylvia Lafair
Summary: Critical thinking is a fundamental skill for effective leadership. Top leaders think clearly and rationally, analyze and evaluate information, and make sound judgments and decisions. Here is what to know, what matters. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am a great leader. I’m not bragging. I know what I know. For example, I am great at…
Summary: There are profound effects of stress on parents. Through enlightening stories and insightful quotes, I aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of stress and its consequences, empowering parents to take control of their well-being. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I do not want to look back on my career as a leader at work and as…
Summary: Stress responses are first learned at home. Parents, as leaders, are the first ones who can make a difference. Here are some ways to rethink your methods for getting into “the safe stress zone.” Dear Dr. Sylvia, The world, these days, is filled with extremes. There is either too much of something or too…
Summary: Many top leadership experts now acknowledge how family patterns appear at work. Here is what some respected educators are saying to help you see the connection from the past to the present. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I want to bring you and your team into our company for leadership training as part of our mental…
Summary: This is a great time to learn and absorb new concepts about relationships at work. Now you can prepare for third and fourth-quarter success without excessive stress. Summer discounts are available. Dear Dr. Sylvia, My team and I are ready to tackle the relationship side of working together this summer. Since it is already…
Summary: How can you, as a leader, navigate through challenges and foster growth and development? How to let go of anxiety and burnout? The answer lies in understanding and harnessing the power of patterns. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I have been researching why so many of us repeat and repeat what we do, whether it works or…
Summary: The global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2022 has undoubtedly reshaped the world and significantly impacted various aspects of society, including leadership. Here we look at how leadership has evolved in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic. This in-depth blog explores how leadership development has changed post-pandemic and provides valuable insights for leaders seeking…
Summary: Once one becomes a parent, a roller coaster comes with the territory. It can be fun, scary, anxiety-producing, and challenging. Parents are often overwhelmed by stress and its detrimental effects on their well-being and family dynamics. Here are some ideas from the handbook, a companion to “Invisible Stress.” Dear Dr. Sylvia, I know you…
Summary: Most twenty-first-century workplaces are rife with negativity, tension, and conflict, with enormous costs ranging from decreased productivity to lawsuits. Here are some ideas on developing psychological safety and making positive cultural changes. Dear Dr. Sylvia, The complaining at work about too little time and too much to do is getting old. I have team…
Summary: Mental health is part of the business world for all leaders to consider at work. Pride Month offers a time to look at this complex topic through the life of Ernest Hemingway. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am struggling with a senior VP who announced he is becoming a she. “They,” asked how that would…
