There’s been a lot written about “strength-based” development approaches in recent years. Research suggests that you’re better off building on your natural strengths and talents than trying to improve your weaknesses. The usefulness of the strength-based approach...
Hey GLC readers! It is December 2020, and what a year it has been. Total craziness! I think it’s safe to say that all of us are tired of social distancing, washing our hands countless times during the day, and deciding when we walk into a grocery store if having to...
I once coached a professional named Bob who was considering three separate job offers. All were well-known companies, but one was of particular renown. Its name carried a certain pedigree that eclipsed the others. Bob was courageous and settled his mind on one of the...
Today's post comes courtesy of Craig Atkinson, vice president of communications and strategic services at The Walsh Group. What would you do if you lost it all? How would you react? What would you say? Would you break or rise to the occasion with strength you...
Risk-taking is by definition a little (or a lot) scary, but it can also reveal the best in us. When we’re acting out our convictions and putting concrete action to our deeply-held values, the risks are generally worth it, and can actually be an exciting, positive...
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time for us to reflect on and appreciate the work of women entrepreneurs in this country and all the contributions they’ve made. In the spirit of this important month, let’s dive into some lessons from a few of the...
by John Havlik Well, it’s October, and kids are back in school, bars, restaurants, and businesses are re-opening en masse, sports are back in force (thank you, college football!), the Tampa Bay Lightning are the hockey champions of the world (sorry for being a homer),...
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