As part of our ongoing development as coaches, my business partner, Jenny, and I recently participated in Coaching for Self Leadership by the IFS Institute. This was our first introduction to the Internal Family Systems model and we were both struck by the depth, simplicity and compassion of the IFS approach.
Read MoreMany organizations and human resource leaders are planning return-to-work protocols, and there are more and more signs of hope and optimism that we can (at least tentatively) plan beyond the next few weeks in front of us.
Let’s not miss the opportunity of this transitional moment — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
Read MoreDigitalization, globalization and artificial intelligence (AI) are bringing fundamental and massive changes to the ways we work and live. Covid-19 has accelerated these technological and societal shifts, possibly signaling an "imminent restructuring of the global economic order."
Read MoreOur approach to transformational leadership in higher education is built around a four-part model that tackles these challenges by putting mission and people at the center, and by providing expert support for ongoing innovation and renewal.
Read MoreWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim once told a Washington Post reporter, “No matter how good you think you are as a leader, my goodness, the people around you will have all kinds of ideas for how you can get better. So for me, the most fundamental thing about leadership is to have the humility to continue to get feedback and to try to get better.”
Read MoreWelcome to the fall of 2020! We are experiencing a start to the academic year like no other. How will we navigate the ongoing complexity and uncertainty?
Over these past few weeks, we have been teaching several programs, one of which was The Authentic Leader. During the final session,
Read MoreWhen we started this series back in March, we introduced it by saying:
Read More"We believe we are amidst a global “Tale of Two Cities.” It has the potential to bring out the worst of humanity, and in equal measure, the best of humanity—if we lead with our collective capacity to be kind, develop resilience, nurture creativity, and provide hope that we can, and will, get through this crisis together.”
We have been reading reports and whitepapers, listening to podcasts and webinars, all in pursuit of trying to make sense of where we are and where we might be going. As a self-confessed learning junkies, we have always relished finding out who the experts are and learning from their wisdom and insights — an approach that has served us well in a (relatively) predictable world.
This time it feels different.
Read MoreMany of you reading this newsletter have entered month three of some version of “shelter in place.” None of us know what the future might hold, but what we know for sure is that we are unlikely to return to our previous way of being and doing pre-COVID-19. Some argue that is a good thing; that there was much that was destructive with…
Read MoreIn full disclosure, the original title for this part of the series was stability, not resilience. Much of the management literature highlights how important it is for leaders to provide stability during times of crisis, but as we were digging into this topic – and our own experiences navigating stress and uncertainty – we found that resilience was the better choice. Stability implies…
Read MoreOur work at the Academic Leadership Group is to help leaders face uncertainty, navigate complexity, and create a future-ready organization. Recently, it felt like that mission is now on steroids. As we brainstormed how we might help our colleagues and clients through this time of prolonged uncertainty, we reflected on the leader's role and the touchstones that provide guidance. We start with kindness, because we believe it is what is needed first and foremost during times of chaos, disruption, and overwhelm.
Read MoreIn just a few short weeks, we have witnessed a worldwide shift to WFH or “working from home” During this time, we have received emails from clients and colleagues asking for advice on a very specific aspect of WFH, i.e., how do I design and facilitate effective virtual meetings for my teams and my clients? It is both an art and a science. Let’s look at both.
Read MoreTo achieve diversity goals, organizations need to transform. Leaders across the organization, not just those in diversity functions, need to adopt new practices and build a culture that supports everyone working there. This is a process that is called inclusive leadership.
Read MoreWhile there is broad agreement that higher education needs to innovate and evolve to meet external challenges, the question “How do we help people through change?” is rarely asked. There is talk of strategic plans with bold vision statements, but we don’t hear enough discussion of how to help the people who make up these institutions navigate through the uncertainty, doubt, and fear of failure that accompanies change.
Read MoreWe have received three requests to lead a program on Authentic Leadership over the past month. When things come in threes, we take notice :)
Read MoreStrengths coaching, an approach we’ve used frequently and to great benefit at ALG, has been the subject of some debate – does it work? What about weaknesses, are you saying we just ignore those? Is it just a fad? We would like to put this debate in context and provide insights based on our own practice of more than a decade in this area.
Read More“What is the change you want to see and what is your first step?” Your answer to this question puts you on your own personal path of change.
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