Posts Tagged ‘business’
Would You Rather Be Happy or Right? The Question That Changes Your Leadership
Discover why the question “Would you rather be happy or right?” can transform your leadership by reducing stress, improving communication, and strengthening relationships.
Read MoreThe Great Disconnect: Why Communication in the Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity
Why Communication in The Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity
Read MoreLeadership by Walking Around : A Classic Practice with a Modern Twist
Tired of Zoom fatigue and Slack pings? Try LBWA (Leadership by Walking around). There’s something refreshingly old-school—and surprisingly effective—about a leader who shows up. It’s time to redo what used to be popular and bring it back. Dear Dr. Sylvia, My mentor is a very successful man who is handing me the keys to take…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreLeadership Tips: How to Get Others To Listen to You
Summary: Telling and expecting is as old as the planet. However, what used to work was that the old command and control model had its time. Read on to find out what you can do to get results in today’s world. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Here is what happened a few days ago. I would love to hear your comments.…
Read MoreTop Three Reasons Business People Seek a Coach
Summary: Coaching can be transformative. While some leaders find great success through coaching, others experience setbacks due to a lack of commitment, unclear goals, or ineffective coaching partnerships. Let’s explore why business professionals seek coaching and how it can lead to success – or failure. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I hired and then fired my executive…
Read MoreHire Slow and Fire Fast: The Key to Long-Term Success
Summary: “Hire Slow, Fire Fast.” is a strategy that may seem counterintuitive in today’s rapid, results-driven environment. Yet, it’s an approach that many successful companies swear by for sustained growth and long-term success. Let’s look at how it can lead to better team dynamics, stronger performance, and a healthier work culture. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I…
Read MoreFrom Tyrant or Timid to Visionary Leader: Transforming Extremes into Empowered Leadership
Summary: In every workplace, leaders influence their teams’ and organizations’ direction, culture, and overall success. Those in the extremes are the hardest to change. They are either persecutor/ tyrants or pleaser/milk toasts. On one end of the spectrum, the persecutor or tyrant leads through intimidation and fear, while on the other, the milk-toast or pleaser…
Read MoreLeadership Tips: Beyond Problem-Solving to Design Thinking
Summary: Move beyond problem solving. Use design thinking to stay action-oriented and create a better future for your company. Then, you are in the driver’s seat of the fastest car that will get you from here to where you want to go. Design thinking is the winner. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I would like some ideas…
Read MoreWhy Stress Costs Organizations Billions of Dollars AND What To Do About It
Summary: Let’s discuss the benefits of a stress management program for you and your staff. You need the best tools to control frustration, anger, and general upset as a leader. It’s not enough to say, “Stress is over the top,” and let it go. Dig under the obvious to find and release the invisible stress…
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