Posts Tagged ‘success’
What Anna Wintour Teaches Us About The GLIMMERS Effect
Summary: Most people look at Anna Wintour and see the sunglasses, the precision, the intimidating reputation, and the legendary standards. I see something else: a leader who understands the power of GLIMMERS. While others focus on fashion, status, and spectacle, I see a deeper lesson about clarity, courage, and the quiet signals that shape extraordinary…
Read MoreThe 6 Reasons People Love Working With Certain Leaders (And Leave Others)
Summary: Let’s start with a truth most leaders don’t want to hear. People don’t leave companies; they leave patterns. And more specifically, they leave leaders whose patterns create disconnection, confusion, and emotional exhaustion. But the reverse is also true. When people love working with a leader, it’s not random. It’s not charisma alone, or just…
Read MoreLegacy 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…
Read MoreFrom Glimmers to Greatness: How Head, Heart, and Gut Connect for YOU to Win
Summary: Every great achievement, breakthrough idea, and profound moment of success begins with a glimmer—a fleeting sense of possibility, a spark of intuition, or a flash of inspiration. These glimmers, often subtle and easily dismissed, are the seeds of greatness. Yet, the key to turning these sparks into lasting success lies not only in intellect…
Read MoreNavigating the Workplace Maze: The Impact of Employee Misalignment on Organizational Vision
Summary: Creating a productive and cohesive work environment is crucial for the success of any organization. When employees cannot align around a shared vision, it can lead to various challenges and adverse outcomes. Let’s explore the repercussions of such a situation and potential strategies to address it. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am thinking of quitting.…
Read MoreIn Pursuit of Excellence: 2024 Is THE Year for Professional and Personal Well-being
Dear All, Firstly, my hope and wish for 2024 to be a year of new beginnings. The dawn of 2024 invites us all to transcend the ordinary, inspire innovation, and forge new paths. This means we can create positive power that resonates far into the year. Next, that means less unnecessary conflict and division. Isn’t…
Read MoreLeading with Positivity: A Guide for Cultivating Success in the New Year
Summary: As leaders, the start of a new year provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the past and set the tone for the future. One key aspect to focus on is fostering a positive organizational culture that propels your teams toward success. Here are some actionable strategies for leaders to kickstart the new year…
Read MoreHere’s What Success at Work Looks Like During Difficult Times
Summary: How do you stay true to your core values when everything is out of focus? Dear Dr. Sylvia, How do you ever know when enough is enough? I mean, enough in every sense of the word. For example, when is there enough money in the bank? Or when there is enough food in the…
Read MoreAre Self-serving Narcissists More Prevalent Now?
Summary: Everywhere you look, people are taking sides at the expense of how their behavior impacts those around them. You best be careful, and please don’t feed the narcissist beast. Here are the signs. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I did it again! Yup, seduced by a fast-talking marketing gal. I signed up for an expensive program…
Read MoreThe Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month for Leaders at Work, Home, Everywhere
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? It’s a great time to spotlight effective ways to let go of over-the-top stress and anxiety. Above all, Covid has profoundly impacted people of all ages at home, school, and work. Now, more than ever, the stigma around mental health struggles needs to be addressed.…
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