In my last two Resilient Wednesdays, we delved into the concept of trust, exploring its significance, operation, and methods for evaluating trust levels within teams. We also examined how individuals, regardless of their role as a leader or follower, can demonstrate and enhance trust through their actions. Today, in this final installment on trust, let’s focus on how we can empower our teams at work and home to understand, embrace, and exhibit trust behaviors more effectively. In the complex landscape...

In last week’s Resilient Wednesday, I shared a story of a manager who was unsure she could trust her team members who were working from home. I asked her how she would know, and she quickly realized that her thoughts were only half-baked but focused on her gut feelings. As a leader, it is sometimes too easy to “go with our gut” to determine how other people behave. While intuition is an appropriate tool, it is far better to go...

As a manager, you don’t want to spend your energy worrying about whether your team members are on board. Questioning trust is a resilience drainer in how it affects your and the team’s energy. Knowing where your folks land on your trust scale creates an easier path for everyone; more importantly, it identifies where you can spend energy to build trust. The other day, I talked to an executive who told me that she was concerned that her staff is...

We attended the wedding of a good friend’s son and their new daughter-in-law this past weekend. It was a great time. It had all the beautiful elements of a celebration of love, from the wedding vows written by the bride and groom to their first dance together (including an incredible dip.)  Old friendships were rekindled, and new ones were hatched. Everyone was smiling, laughing, and enjoying the meaning and joy of the day. I find weddings to be a great...

Life is challenging, as Scott Peck pointed out in his book, The Road Less Traveled. Reading his book as a  young person, I initially resisted this notion, but over time, I’ve come to appreciate this truth. Our mental mindset adds an extra layer of difficulty to our lives. During a recent round of golf, a fellow player continuously muttered, “I suck, I really suck!” As a psychologist, I told him I couldn’t endorse such negative thinking, but he remained undeterred....

Effective decision-making is vital for leaders, but it often creates frustration and uncertainty. Are you facing similar challenges in your organization? I was talking to a client in Asia about improving his decision-making skills to advance within his company. His main struggle; Taking too long to make crucial choices. Sound familiar? Fortunately, I assured him that he was already a skilled decision-maker. He carefully evaluates options, weighs pros and cons, and prioritizes the best interests of his business and team....