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Generational Whiplash: How to Lead When Gen Z Calls the Shots to Reshape the Workforce

By Sylvia Lafair | May 28, 2025 |

Summary: Most leaders over 40 are still figuring out if “ghosting” means disappearing from a project or ignoring emails and texts. In today’s new reality, Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is speaking up to reshape the workforce. Leaders everywhere are feeling the generational whiplash. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am the CEO of a…

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The Great Disconnect: Why Communication in the Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity

The Great Disconnect: Why Communication in the Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity

By Sylvia Lafair | May 22, 2025 |

Why Communication in The Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity

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Transformation: How Real Change Happens (and Why Most People Get It Wrong)

By Sylvia Lafair | May 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Transformation: How Real Change Happens (and Why Most People Get It Wrong)

Let’s start with the truth: change isn’t a light switch. You can’t just decide to change and expect the heavens to part and your stress to vanish. Real, lasting change — the kind that shifts not just your habits but your entire way of relating to the world — requires deeper work. It takes courage,…

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Exploring Perspectives: Leadership Lessons from ‘Rashomon,’ ‘The Curious Case of Natalia Grace,’ and ‘Good American Family’

By Sylvia Lafair | April 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Exploring Perspectives: Leadership Lessons from ‘Rashomon,’ ‘The Curious Case of Natalia Grace,’ and ‘Good American Family’

Summary: Understanding that individuals can have different perspectives of the same event is crucial for effective leadership. This concept is vividly illustrated in Akira Kurosawa’s classic film Rashomon, the Netflix series The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, and the recent Good American Family. The narratives delve into the complexities of subjective truth, offering valuable insights…

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Leadership and Power: The Hidden Parallels Between the Films Conclave and Anora

By Sylvia Lafair | March 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Leadership and Power: The Hidden Parallels Between the Films Conclave and Anora

Summary: At first glance, Conclave and Anora seem to belong to entirely different cinematic realms. One is a tense political-religious drama about the secretive election of a new pope. The other is a raw and darkly comedic exploration of a young woman navigating the unpredictable world of sex workers. However, beneath their disparate settings and…

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Valentine’s Day Reflection: Hearing the Words Within your “Heart”

By Sylvia Lafair | February 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Reflection: Hearing the Words Within your “Heart”

Dear All, Have a sweet and caring Valentine’s Day with your loved ones. Along with flowers and chocolates, here are some thoughts to consider. Valentine’s Day is a time for love, connection, and deep listening—not just with our ears but with our hearts. Ultimately, it’s a day when words carry more meaning. Think about when…

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Legacy Leadership : What Business Leaders Can Teach Their Grandchildren

By Sylvia Lafair | January 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Legacy Leadership : What Business Leaders Can Teach Their Grandchildren

Summary: As a leader, you’ve spent a lifetime navigating challenges, making tough decisions, and shaping organizations. But beyond business success, your true legacy lies in the lessons you leave behind. While profits and accolades may fade, the wisdom you pass down to your grandchildren will endure for generations. Dear Dr. Sylvia (aka Grandmom), I have…

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Facing Irrevocable Change and Navigating Tough Times

By Sylvia Lafair | January 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Facing Irrevocable Change and Navigating Tough Times

Summary: Change, of course, is an inevitable part of life, but some changes hit us harder than others. These are the seismic shifts—the ones that feel irrevocable, reshaping the foundation of our world. Whether it’s losing a loved one, a significant career upheaval, or moments being caught in the extremes of climate change, that’s when…

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How to Be Your Best Self in 2025: Don’t Waste Your New Year Resolutions

By Sylvia Lafair | December 30, 2024 | Comments Off on How to Be Your Best Self in 2025: Don’t Waste Your New Year Resolutions

Summary: Ah, the New Year. The time when we all gather ‘round and try to figure out how we will turn into superheroes overnight. You know, with those resolutions that promise to transform us into versions of ourselves that could probably bench-press a car and perform ballet in our sleep. But here’s a thought: what…

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From Glimmer to Glow: How the path to flow state transforms your life

By Sylvia Lafair | December 19, 2024 | Comments Off on From Glimmer to Glow: How the path to flow state transforms your life

Dear Dr. Sylvia, I know this sounds delusional. However, I want to change my career. I want to make the shift now. Let me explain. I am a lawyer and work in a prestigeous law firm. Hiwever, the dream to be a lawyer was my father’s desire for me. I was such a “good child”…

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