Influence

In a recent taxi ride home, Faisal, the driver, was eager to share his frustrations with the world’s problems. He was smart and thoughtful.

Resilience provides confidence to step up and lead. Resilient leaders are able to overcome setbacks and help others overcome their setbacks.

I challenge you to practice the 4 I’s and use creativity and analysis to partner to find solutions that are both “good” and “enough.”

Why is listening such an incredibly important leadership skill for those who provide University information technology (IT) services?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had such a strong and lasting influence on our society.  He molded ideas until the dream could take shape into reality.

It is a great time of year for believing. Believing is inspiring, empowering, magical. This was embodied by our friend and teammate, Rick Fredericks.

I could not stop thinking about Charlotte's comment: “I am okay now with courage being my thing”. It was flat-out inspiring to me. 

Managing your relationship with your boss takes time and energy. Doing it well can simplify your job by eliminating frustrations and future problems.

Inclusion is an act liberation. When all contributions are welcomed, communities grow. And inclusion enables voice, perhaps the greatest gift of all.

I offer strategies to help make your leadership voice heard in the virtual workplace and build a more inclusive culture.