by Kirsten Meneghello | Sep 19, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Team Development
While attending the national SHRM Human Resources conference in June, I had the pleasure of participating in a workshop on the importance of managers regularly conducting “stay interviews” – to discover what their employees value about their jobs and what...
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 | 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 | May 24, 2024 | Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Thinking
Your workplace landscape is constantly evolving and bringing you new challenges and shifting priorities. As a manager, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of regular discussions with your direct reports about what’s on their plate in terms of...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Mar 20, 2024 | Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development
An important part of elevating your leadership presence is knowing when – and when not – to speak up.”In many organizations, our leadership readiness is measured in part by our willingness to speak up in meetings. How we speak off the cuff can have a bigger...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Mar 13, 2022 | Curiosity, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development
“The past two years of compounding emotional strain have made it increasingly clear that managers need to shift their focus to meeting and supporting employees’ emotional well-being. It’s no longer enough to simply provide the operational tools and...