Change is a given. It is something we should be expecting and preparing for in our organizations. Effective leaders ask two questions to begin exploring a change process. Is change needed? And if the answer is yes, is this the right change? How you explain and talk about change helps your team understand and embrace new processes. Change leaders explain the why….and then continue to communicate, communicate, communicate. To begin formulating your message, consider the followi

Empathy is recognized as an essential leadership trait, and it can be learned through practiceand patience. Let’s explore how empathy can increase your effectiveness as a leader. To download the Leadership Minute in slideshow format: Click here or click on image below To continue the conversation about what excites and concerns you about the change process, I encourage you to participate in one of our leadership development programs found on our website, www.chairacademy.com

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Consider starting your next team meeting with a conversation about the impact the team has on others. Ask the question: How does the work we do benefit colleagues from other areas, external partners, and our community? Many of us, regardless of our role in the organization, desire to make a difference in the work we do. We want to have an impact and contribute to something larger than ourselves. As a leader, help those who work with you and for you to recognize the good work

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It’s been two months… When we were first ordered to stay at home, leaders worked tirelessly to handle the myriad of problems created by COVID-19. It was a time to rise to the occasion, to be brave, and to serve. Leaders were tired but running on adrenaline, cortisol, and caffeine. They had very little time to get faculty set up to teach online and employees to work from home. It was a state of emergency. They didn’t think about how that made them feel because they were focuse

Leaders from every level of the organization feel flustered, defensive, or even angry in the heat of challenging moments. It’s natural. We’re human. As the leader, how do you train yourself to receive tough news with poise? How do you control your emotions and remain level-headed in difficult situations? Take a moment a consider these starters: Take a deep breath or two before saying anything. Acknowledge and thank the person for sharing the news. Ask for time to process the