Resilience Is a Skill Set

Last week I was given the opportunity to share my personal journey of recovery and transformation from a devastating self-inflicted set back, with 9 other speakers, at a Speak Pop-Up Event. BTW: I’ll let everyone know when this impressive event is available for viewing on you tube. The single topic every presenter spoken on was […]

Are You Deliberating or Procrastinating?

If you are a decision maker, this week, and every week of your career you’ll be asked to do the right thing that’s a hard thing. If you are delaying making a decision that has to be made, ask yourself “Am I deliberating or procrastinating?” Deliberation and procrastination are contrasting approaches to making decisions. Here’s […]

Can a Team Leader’s Beliefs Impacts a Team Member’s Productivity?

A Team Leader’s belief in their Team Members is a powerful force and significantly impacts a Team Member’s performance through two psychological concepts: the Pygmalion effect and the Golem effect. Positive Belief Increases Performance: The Pygmalion effect describes how a Team Leader’s high expectations leads to increased Team Members’ performance. This is because when a […]

The Importance of Post-Pandemic Standards

I’m very opinionated about how the Post-Pandemic work environment should operate. I agree with Gallup’s findings that the workforce is divided into three distinct groups: Engaged Team Members – who comprise 32% of the work force and are committed to their organization and their Team and are willing to give the discretionary effort necessary to […]

“I feel the need for speed.” Maverick in Top Gun

“I have yet to meet a slow-moving person who is very successful.” Sam Altman, CEO and co-founder of OpenAI This is the era of speed.  Winners narrow their focus – the multiplier for work- to the, no more than 3, tasks that truly matter and then they quickly execute. They don’t do this for the […]

How to Effectively Engage in Self-Promotion

I don’t mean to brag…well, actually, I do. And so should you. But if you are like most employees, bragging is outside your comfort zone so, even though you should do it, you don’t do it. I’m Paul Glover, the No B.S. Post-Pandemic Leadership Coach and I’m going to tell you how to properly “blow your […]

How to Improve Collaboration By Turning Conflict into Creativity

Conflict is inevitable in any organization, especially when different functions or departments work together. After experiencing a cross-functional conflict that challenges individual or group values, it’s imperative to conduct an inclusive debrief to “take out the trash” – the hurt feelings and ill will that, inevitably, are created by the conflict.  The most effective way […]