Posts by Joan Fletcher
The Power of Gratitude and Leadership
Explore the connection between gratitude and leadership. Learn how authentic appreciation, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness can transform team culture and leadership impact.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Leadership Burnout (3 Pro Strategies)
Discover 3 proven strategies to disrupt routine, re-energize your mindset, and lead with purpose. Learn how to identify early signs and take action to avoid burnout.
Read MoreSleep Tips & Techniques for Leaders to Maximize Performance
How many of us are up all night and burning the candle at both ends? Whether it is that imminent deadline, a challenge at work, or the number of commitments and responsibilities we have said ‘yes” to, sleep often becomes the least of our concerns. We toss. We turn. We think…and think…and think… With so…
Read MoreWhat is Meaningful Work (& Tips for Success)
I love moments of reflection, but it may not be for the reasons you think. There’s something powerful about pausing to consider what I’ve learned and using that insight to set more intentional goals for meaningful work. These moments of reflection and creation—whether sparked by a milestone, a transition, or simply the desire to grow—give…
Read MoreKindness in Leadership: The Executive’s Guide
Kindness in leadership is powerful—and deeply human. Whether you are the giver, receiver, or observer, kindness simply has a way of making us feel better. Research shows that “even the act of imagining compassion and kindness” creates a positive effect in our brains. With so many opportunities for kindness to be given, received, and even imagined, it seems that…
Read MoreThe Importance of Trust in the Workplace: Key Insights
Leadership can be complicated, especially in today’s VUCA (volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous) world. Yet the leaders who understand the importance of trust in the workplace will discover that successfully navigating the VUCA environment may not be easy, but it is possible. Why Trust in Leadership is Important? When employees trust their leaders, they feel…
Read MoreHow to Fix Company Culture (5 Tips for Success)
According to the SHRM Global Culture Research Report, employees are feeling that their workplace cultures are both “positive and safe.” In fact, “globally, 82% of employees said they feel safe voicing their opinions about work-related issues.” This is great news! However, the report also shared that nearly half (45%) of workers are considering leaving the organizations…
Read MoreIntentional Leadership Starts With Three Words
I recently read this Forbes article written by Rodger Dean Duncan, “Why ‘Caring’ is a Must-Have Ingredient in Effective Leadership,” and it brought tears to my eyes. The article featured the story of a newly appointed president and CEO who exemplified intentional leadership. The business was failing, and yet Jim Rainey came into his role with intentionality and committed…
Read MoreListening as a Leader: Your Leadership Superpower
For every great story, there are captivating characters, emotion-filled experiences, and climatic events. As an executive leadership coach, I am invited into the stories of many, and yet it is the story of transformative experience that I find most engaging because I know that such transformation can only exist with deep reflection, self-awareness, listening as…
Read MoreGrandma’s Ham: Why Leaders Must Question Traditions
Have you ever heard the story of the grandmother and the ham? Stick with me here, as it provides a great lesson in leadership. A wife walked into the kitchen one day to see her husband once again cutting the butt off the ham they were having for dinner. He had been doing this every…
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