by Kirsten Meneghello | Nov 21, 2024 | Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Listening, self awareness
I’ve been thinking a lot about the double-whammy that leaders are dealing with right now. With so many disruptors interfering with our everyday lives (election season, the rise of AI, the threat of layoffs, etc.), leaders have a tough job because they not...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Oct 3, 2024 | Curiosity, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback Conversations, Leadership Development, Listening, self awareness
Courageous conversations involve discussing topics that you would rather avoid. They are often known as “undiscussable” because they are difficult to bring up and tricky to navigate. They take courage to initiate and require you to speak candidly and listen...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Sep 17, 2024 | Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Team Development
Many companies have pushed for a return to the office, with about 90% of companies planning to have their employees back in person at least part of the time. This shift presents several challenges – and opportunities – for leaders. One of the major drivers behind...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Nov 14, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Retirement Transition, self awareness
Midlife brings about a variety of changes and challenges that can feel overwhelming at times. How can we navigate and steer through these changes? By identifying our core values. When I ask people if they have gone through the exercise of naming their values, the...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Oct 18, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindfulness
In our interconnected world, every action has a ripple effect that touches others in ways we may never fully grasp. As leaders, this is especially true because we set the emotional tone and environment for the people we lead. Taking a moment each day to reflect upon...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Sep 20, 2023 | Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback Conversations, Leadership Development, self awareness
When a leader is elevated to a new role within an organization, they can easily fall into the trap of doubling down on skills that have made them successful in the past. That can be a big mistake. Often, the skills that got you to where you...