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4 Ways Employers Can Help Make Health Care More Affordable for Employees

Helping employees access affordable health care can increase their overall health, decrease stress and improve employee retention and attraction. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that nearly half of Americans struggle to afford health care, with about 4 in 10 saying they’ve delayed or gone without health care due to cost. Unfortunately, medical costs are projectedContinueContinue reading “4 Ways Employers Can Help Make Health Care More Affordable for Employees”

7 Keys To Focusing Only On Challenges You Can Control

My consulting clients tell me the business challenges these days are greater than ever before, with the recent pandemic and current global political unrest. Rather than let all these drive you insane, I always try to recommend some practical strategies to make you stronger and more focused in your outlook. I’m fully convinced that successContinueContinue reading “7 Keys To Focusing Only On Challenges You Can Control”

Ethical Thinking and Decision Making for Leaders (Part 5)

By Linda Fisher Thornton While change is a constant reality, it doesn’t always factor into leadership thinking. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, I explored the Depth of our thinking, and the importance of understanding Context. In Part 3 and Part 4, I looked at embracing Complexity and the importance of full Inclusion. In Part 5, I’ll describe how embracing Change helps us make ethical decisions. Factoring in ChangeContinueContinue reading “Ethical Thinking and Decision Making for Leaders (Part 5)”

Wartime CEO: Part 1 — Running a War Room

COMMUNICATIONSWartime CEO: Running a War Room (1 of 2)If your company faces an existential threat, read this.Photo by Benjamin Faust (Unsplash)All bets are off.That lead investor just pulled out.Your cost of acquisition just doubled.Your biggest customers are leaving.You stare at the spreadsheet. Nothing adds up. Without swift action your runway will shrink until a crash is imminent.What do you do whenContinueContinue reading “Wartime CEO: Part 1 — Running a War Room”

5 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Effectiveness Today

Leadership is a skill that can always be improved upon. Whether you’re just starting out in a leadership role or you’ve been a leader for years, there are always ways to become more effective at inspiring and guiding your team. Here are five tips to help you improve your leadership effectiveness today: Foster a positiveContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Effectiveness Today”