by Michael Holland - In life, as in sports, we do well when we practice like we play. In other words, if we practice desired behaviors in ways that mimic how we’d behave in real situations, we will be prepared to fully activate those behaviors at game time. We will have created muscle [...]
By Michael Holland - One of the most irritating comments I hear from leaders at all levels is along the lines of ". . . my team is my family . . . " And when a leader above the rank of director talks this way, I become extremely concerned for the welfare [...]
by Michael Holland - Habits follow a fairly predictable pattern of a cue (or trigger, craving) which enacts a routine to achieve a reward. A habit is the brain’s efficient method of decreasing power consumption. Think about personal habits you perform all the time: brushing your teeth, walking, reading a text message after [...]
By Michael Holland I'm so tired of hearing people talking about balancing their workloads, balancing their lives between home and work, balancing commitment to goals, balancing the needs of employees with the needs of the business. The reality is there is not a balance or equilibrium. We have been trained to think this [...]
By Michael Holland - I love the look of that frantic leader who is lost in the world of overbooked meetings, a flooded inbox with hundreds of emails, and employees frustratingly lined up at the boss' door to ask questions. It's that scene in a movie where you don't want to watch the [...]
by Michael Holland - When I was a young manager working in Washington DC, my boss at the time began a certain tradition. Each week, she walked with me from our office, to and around the White House, and back again. This 20-minute or so walk was spent talking about the hows and [...]
Constant change requires one skill: resilience. Join Dr. Mark Scullard, Senior Director of Product Innovation, to explore how individuals and organizations can build a workplace that not only withstands disruption but grows stronger because of it. This session will also unpack practical strategies for navigating uncertainty, fostering adaptability, and leading with confidence in times of change [...]
By Michael Holland - You cannot re-lead. You can't go back in time and lead in a different way. You can't wipe the slate clean and have people - your employees, peers and bosses - view you differently. You can't take back those words. You can't change the look that was on your [...]
by Michael Holland - We’ve all seen him, that leader who just has a black cloud hovering over his head throughout the day. The world seems dark around him. He is unhappy with the changes in direction of the company, changes that were announced 7 months ago. He’s discouraged with his team that [...]
By Michael Holland - At times in coaching leaders, I work with them on adjusting their brand within the organization. Sometimes this is a rebuild process, with the leader needing to re-brand themselves due to some difficult history. Other times it is a “build for the future” process, with the leader seeking to [...]
