Unlike the generations before that took a more top down approach or a POWER RELIANT model that drove companies and teams to perform and follow, Gen Z may have a lot more on their hands as they face the future and become the next leaders of our industry. You would think that with a vast ocean of information, and technology on the rise, leadership might be easier. But the future in this digital age forces leaders to DIGITIZE and HUMANIZE.
Read MoreCommunity Management is known as the process of building an authentic community among groups through various types of interaction. This means that it is not limited to seminars, trainings, inspections, or routine lectures. Instead, it is the art of crafting engaging activities to create a network in which people can connect, share, and grow.
Read MoreOrganizational development is a critical aspect of business success that involves identifying and implementing strategies to improve productivity, communication, and overall effectiveness within an organization. While counseling theory and practice are typically associated with individual therapy, these same principles can be applied to organizational development to improve our teams and achieve better outcomes. Here are 5 ways I have used counseling theory and practice in maneuvering organizational change:
Read MoreAs I write, I am nearing my 7th year anniversary of what led to the development and growth of WellAtSea - a 3rd party health implementation solution for the maritime industry. In the last 7 years, I have been faced with all kinds of exciting and intimidating challenges, which have forced me to really reflect on the journey that got us here. I realized that despite the problems and the difficult personalities, there were 3 things that I have found essential in growing a start up.
Read MoreWhen we first went into lockdown in March 2020, my main concern was focused on the psychological well-being of the team, and how they could continue to work productively despite the circumstances. Over time, I found that there were 3 techniques that best helped me in maneuvering employee development.
Read MoreWith everything going on these days, it is easy to get sucked into an energy drain that leaves us feeling angry, annoyed, depressed, anxious, and frustrated. This is why I’ve put together a list of books that can help you understand your own mind, take control, and expand your perspectives in this pandemic.
Read MoreSelf-awareness is core to creating a psychologically safe environment because people bring their whole selves to work. Whatever goes on in their lives outside of work may affect the way they act and perceive information in the workplace. And these days, the work from home set ups challenge all of us to find our way around creating a semblance of sanity in our day-to-day. So, how can we take better care of our teams while encouraging self-awareness and improved mental health?
Read MoreOne year later and here we are again. I can hear exasperation in the air, and know full well how frustrating it is to have to go through all of this once again. While offices have given a mandate to WFH, it’s just as relevant for all of us right now to be prioritizing Wellness From Home programs amongst our teams. This is why I designed a self-help therapy card deck in these very uncertain times, when access to care and support are hard to come by.
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