Tuesday Reading

Leading with kindness transforms teams, fosters growth and trust, and is a superpower that elevates leadership, coaching, and collaboration.

People are under stress and feeling threatened. Show appreciation, offer positive feedback, and talk openly.

We often take on more. While we must acknowledge the challenges, consider a different perspective: a new way to make a more significant impact.

One of my big takeaways from my high school was to “show you math.” Working through a problem, showing reasoning, is a learning opportunity.

You made a significant investment in yourself if you fully engaged and participated in a MOR program. The growth of your investment is up to you.

Talent management is about taking care of people. Offboarding can be difficult. How you treat those departing and those remaining shapes culture.

Today we focus on workforce issues, concerns, and strategies to consider when financial constraints make it urgent to update a talent management plan.

This is a moment to make a compelling case for change. A more integrated organization will optimize resources, improve services, and enhance security.

Leverage tech, rethink processes, and foster collaboration to take meaningful action to boost efficiency and innovation amid ongoing challenges.

In challenging times, it’s crucial to lead from where you are. You can enable staff to lead from where they are. Focus on possibilities and take action.

Deliver strategic impact. Minimize operational costs via efficiencies, choose the most pressing strategic needs, and provide high-impact results.

Lee Corso was a member of ESPN’s College Game Day program. After 38 years, he retired this past Saturday. Here are five lessons I take from Lee.

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Christian Schmieder, Assistant Director for Data Governance at the University of Wisconsin-Extension and a MOR program alum.  Christian may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. A friend recently gushed about the benefits of incorporating cold showers into his daily routine. I was intrigued – and maybe a little envious. […]

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Mark Askren, Executive Leadership Coach with MOR Associates, and former Vice President for IT at the University of Nebraska. Mark may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. Given the current challenging context, leadership is more important than ever. The uncertainty persists regarding what will come next and for how […]

I’ve learned that when I commit to doing MOR, I don’t have to do more. The tools and habits are part of the empowerment journey.

Forming a new habit is not about sheer willpower – it’s about finding your sweet spot – the method, timing, and motivation that align best with you.

Whether responding to a question, making a decision, or a difficult conversation, pausing gives us time to think, breathe, and realign.

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Jack Wolfe, MOR Associates Senior Consultant and Executive Coach.  Jack may be reached at [email protected].

Culture and strategy must collaborate for success; when aligned and sharing breakfast, they fuel resilience and adaptability in organizations.

Leading during turbulent times requires supporting your people and leading with strategic focus. Here are five strategies to help.