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Top Leadership and Workplace Trends for 2022

January 7, 2022 by Michelle Ray

There is no way to gloss over it. The pandemic has forever changed the way we work and live. As we usher in a new year, one thing is certain: Uncertainty will be the foundation upon which leaders will need to continue to lead.

So, where to start?

The first step is recognizing that while we cannot control the unpredictability of the pandemic’s wrath and impact on our organizations and personal lives, we can choose our responses. By understanding the following workplace trends, leaders can make informed decisions and take purposeful actions that mitigate the uncertainty to the best of their abilities. [Read more…] about Top Leadership and Workplace Trends for 2022

Filed Under: Future of Work, Leadership Tagged With: 2022, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, future of work, Great Resignation, Hybrid Work, mental health, Pandemic, Remote Work, Workplace Trends

Three Reasons Why Your Business Needs Real-Time Leadership

September 27, 2021 by Michelle Ray

Six days before the world shockingly and unexpectedly shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was enjoying a lovely breakfast with a young woman named Chelsea. We had met the day prior at a conference where I had been engaged to speak to a group of leaders in the financial sector. As soon as I walked off the stage, Chelsea and I struck up a fascinating conversation about real-time leadership. It was clear that we could have talked all afternoon, but because Chelsea had to return to work, she suggested that we continue our chat the following morning over a meal before I left for the airport. [Read more…] about Three Reasons Why Your Business Needs Real-Time Leadership

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Change Management, Michelle Ray, Real-Time Leadership, Talent acquisition, Unconscious Bias

Do You Still Have a Passion to Lead?

November 19, 2020 by Michelle Ray

Do You Still Have a Passion to Lead?

Recent world events have magnified the sense of urgency for new thought leadership and methodologies. Leaders need to be exceptionally prepared to adjust on the fly, expect the unexpected, prioritize and be available for their teams like never before. As the workforce continues to transform, many leaders are discovering that their previous practices are no longer relevant. This begs the question for leaders: Do you still have a passion to lead? [Read more…] about Do You Still Have a Passion to Lead?

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: future of work, Leadership Skills, Michelle Ray, professional development

Three Skills Leaders Need To Succeed Right Now

October 19, 2020 by Michelle Ray

Three Skills Leaders Need to Succeed Right Now

Three Skills Leaders Need to Succeed Right NowAs leaders, you no doubt understand the degree to which you profoundly influence every aspect of your organization. Finding the secret sauce to successfully lead a mix of personalities need not be elusive. And keeping current is possible when you decide to carve out time to yourself. The possibilities turn into probabilities the more you are able to access your self-awareness and capacity to remain a lifelong learner. In order to achieve immediate organizational objectives while preparing for the future, honing your leadership skills remains a priority. As Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo wisely said: Just because you are CEO, don’t think you have landed.  Focusing on the following competencies can help you succeed right now: [Read more…] about Three Skills Leaders Need To Succeed Right Now

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: future of work, Michelle Ray, professional development, Virtual Keynote Speaker

Transformational Leadership: Individualized Consideration

May 25, 2020 by Michelle Ray

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Two individuals, Bass and Avolio, developed four key elements of transformational leadership: Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation and Individualized Consideration. The latter is defined as providing individual team members with sincere attention to their respective emotional states of mind, needs and concerns. Consider the trajectory of your career to date and the impact of leaders who have intentionally made it a priority to show interest in you, your family and your pursuits outside of the workplace. Are you able to easily recall these experiences? Ideally, you have more than a few positive memories of leaders who made a deliberate effort to get to know you on an individual level, encouraging you to succeed and replicate this core attribute. [Read more…] about Transformational Leadership: Individualized Consideration

Filed Under: Communication, employee engagement, Leadership Tagged With: connection, COVID-19, individualized consideration, leadership

Transformational Leadership: Intellectual Stimulation

May 7, 2020 by Michelle Ray

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“I don’t have all the answers.” “Maybe there’s a better way.” “How can we improve?” Ideally, leaders who have these thoughts are truly open to seeking the opinions of their teams, advancing intellectual stimulation in order to find solutions. As a leader, can you identify with this style? Are you able to let go and encourage your team to think independently? Such leaders exemplify transformational leadership in action. More specifically, these leaders place high value on arousing their team’s creativity and imagination to solve organizational problems. [Read more…] about Transformational Leadership: Intellectual Stimulation

Filed Under: change, Leadership, Motivational Stories Tagged With: COVID-19, creativity, inspirational, intellectual stimulation

Transformational leadership: Inspirational Motivation

April 15, 2020 by Michelle Ray

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By definition, inspirational motivation involves two key components. First, a leader must be clear about his or her vision. Secondly, a leader needs to express his or her vision in a manner that excites and drives higher levels of performance.  Over the course of my career, many leaders have asked “How do I inspire and motivate my team?” It is a burning question that never grows old and preoccupies the minds of many leaders in every market sector. The capacity to motivate others is a talent and an art.So, where to start? [Read more…] about Transformational leadership: Inspirational Motivation

Filed Under: Business, Leadership, Motivational Stories Tagged With: inspirational, motivational, supportive

Get to Know Your People, Set a Standard and Follow Through

March 11, 2020 by Michelle Ray

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If you have had experience working with a leader who genuinely gets to know his or her people, sets the standard and follows through in his or her communication, you have indeed been fortunate. Empirical research in many sectors of industry confirms that consistent actions and behaviours on the part of leaders earn the respect and trust of individuals and teams alike. Consider the proverb: “A chain is as strong as its weakest link.” When a leader’s attitudes and follow though are inconsistent, he or she may become the weakest link…i.e. the bigger problem. Unfortunately, many leaders fail to understand the impact of this paradox. [Read more…] about Get to Know Your People, Set a Standard and Follow Through

Filed Under: change, Leadership, Motivational Stories Tagged With: Change, inspiration, motivation

How to Develop Trust Between Leaders and Teams

March 4, 2020 by Michelle Ray

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Visualize a workplace where high trust is evident. What does a high trust environment look like? First, you are likely to witness happy, engaged and productive teams. They many not necessarily be in the same physical location to be collaborating on a project. Or you may find that very few supervisors are present or required to provide inspiration and feedback. Trust is intangible. It is a bond created by individuals from the moment information is shared, a task is assigned or a job description is provided. It is an integral element of successful professional relationships at all levels. [Read more…] about How to Develop Trust Between Leaders and Teams

Filed Under: Business Motivation, employee engagement, Leadership Tagged With: engagement, inspiration, motivation

Is Change Management Really That Hard?

February 19, 2020 by Michelle Ray

Why is it that so many change management initiatives fail?  In order to achieve buy-in, the first step involves understanding the impact of change.  Individual perceptions regarding change are based on experiences; both personal and professional. As Newton’s law states: A body at rest stays at rest. A body in motion keeps moving. Change is a choice. The adage: Nothing changes if nothing changes is highly relevant for today’s leaders. When a person discovers his or her “pain point”  then he or she is ready to move forward. The same principles apply for organizations. Change is a visceral, emotional experience. [Read more…] about Is Change Management Really That Hard?

Filed Under: Business, change, Leadership, Uncategorized Tagged With: Change Management, realization, struggle

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