by Kerry Siggins | Aug 8, 2022 | Communication, Difficult Conversations, Leadership, Mindset, Power of Being Uncomfortable, Treat People with Respect
The best kind of communication is straightforward communication, and the best kind of leader is a straightforward leader. It took me a while to learn this as a leader. Sometimes I would beat around the bush and not share my thoughts for fear of hurting someone. Or...
by Kerry Siggins | Jul 14, 2022 | Communication, Getting Results, Leadership, Management, Treat People with Respect
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen Gallup’s research on dismal employee engagement – only 20% of the global workforce feels engaged at work. Many leaders are at a loss about what to do, especially if they work for organizations that...
by Kerry Siggins | Mar 1, 2022 | Accountability, Challenge Yourself, Difficult Conversations, Do the right thing, Leadership, Treat People with Respect
Exceptional leaders are exceptional role models. Leadership comes with great responsibility. And if you want to be a transformational leader, you must embody your values, walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Research backs the idea that great leaders set a...
by Kerry Siggins | Feb 1, 2022 | Leadership, Making Changes, Purpose, Treat People with Respect, Work Hard
News stories of people quitting their jobs are everywhere, reporting that people are leaving for better opportunities or working for themselves. On the flip side, the news reports stories of unfilled positions and the impact of the labor shortage as companies scramble...
by Kerry Siggins | Dec 6, 2021 | Challenge Yourself, Communication, Getting Results, Leadership, Management, Treat People with Respect
Do you want to be a better listener? Did you know that 75% of the time we are “listening” we are actually distracted, preoccupied or forgetful? Did you know that 85% of what we know that we have learned by listening? These statistics are staggering. But we must listen...
by Kerry Siggins | Jul 22, 2021 | Coaching, Communication, Getting Results, Growth, Leadership, Treat People with Respect
Feedback can be a powerful motivator if delivered properly. In their book “Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World,” authors Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall make a case for giving positive feedback far more often...