Lead Smarter: Unlock the 9 Core Human Motivations
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Lead Smarter: Unlock the 9 Core Human Motivations

In the bustling corridors of business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, a common challenge persists – how do you, as a leader, inspire your team to work more effectively and passionately? The answer lies in understanding that motivation is not one-size-fits-all. As an executive coach, I've seen firsthand the power of tailored motivation strategies. Drawing on the Hogan Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) and insights from reputable sources like McKinsey, let's explore how different motivations can be harnessed to drive team success and how you can figure out what makes your team members tick.

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Increasing Certainty and Connection When your Team Feels Anxious
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Increasing Certainty and Connection When your Team Feels Anxious

Over the past few weeks, I have heard from many leaders that leading through COVID19 has become more challenging. As a senior or mid-level leader, the COVID19 pandemic is truly challenging their ability to lead. We are all working remote and there are so many unknowns and fears.

Neurologically when we are facing a threat to our way of being we crave certainty and connection more than anything and this is exactly what we can’t have right now. What can you do as a leader to help combat the feeling of threat amongst members of your team and organization?

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5 Impactful Tips That I Have Shared with My Clients
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5 Impactful Tips That I Have Shared with My Clients

In the past several months, my work has taken me all over the country (shout out to DC, Milwaukee, Palo Alto, Chicago and of course, NYC – thank you for your hospitality). I have had the pleasure of meeting, coaching and training professionals in the legal, fina nce, retail and non-profit industries. Some of my clients came to me hoping to achieve strong relationships with their teams and managers; others were focused on starting their new jobs on a strong note with high levels of executive presence and others on the ever difficult to obtain work-life balance as a parent.

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