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Major events like elections are opportunities to observe leaders – from the “boots on the ground folks, to those running for significant leadership positions.

We vote in all elections around the world for leaders we hope will do the right thing for the people they serve.

Leadership requires specific qualities best defined by Don Tapscott in his TED Talk, The Four Principles for the Open World – Collaboration, Transparency, Sharing and Empowerment. He shares insights on the importance of a world that is more open and transparent.

Laura ButlerNovember 5, 2020Comment

The Impact of Leadership

Now more than ever, you’re making an impact, even if you don’t think so.

Every day you have an impact on people.
Every day you affect those around you, and the varying outcomes of their decisions.
Every day, you take the lead…whether you realize it or not.

We all have a unique and powerful impact on people.

The real question is…are you making the kind of impact you desire?

David ButlerOctober 29, 2020Comment

THE ESSENCE OF PIVOT IS TRANSFORMATION!

All things transform in some way. Newborns grow, cheese ripens, plants turn into flowers, flowers turn into seeds, metal rusts, caterpillars become butterflies, and time flies.

Laura ButlerOctober 11, 2020Comment

EQ - The Key to Leadership Impact

Ever wonder why some of the most brilliant, well-educated people aren’t promoted, while those with fewer obvious skills climb the professional ladder? Chalk it up to emotional intelligence (EQ).

Emotional IntelligenceDavid ButlerSeptember 9, 2020Comment

What Is Lack Of Emotional Intelligence (Eq) Costing You?

WHAT IS LACK OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ) COSTING YOU?

Small Tweaks to Your EQ can Improve Your Relationships and Help You Lead a More Fulfilling Work and Life

Ever look back on an emotional moment and feel disappointed with how you handled it?

Ever watched another person gracefully handle an emotionally intense situation, and wish you had an ability to respond with such maturity?

I would argue that emotional intelligence is the most important skill you can cultivate in life and work.

Laura ButlerSeptember 2, 2020Comment

Competency-Based Networking Keeps You Relevant…and Employed

Has COVID-19 given you anxiety about your job security? Worried about staying relevant in your profession? You are not alone!

Laura ButlerAugust 25, 2020Comment

7 Ways to Inoculate Your Team Against Fear

Based on the conversations I have been having with leaders, managers and employees, the most difficult part of this crisis is the uncertainty -- about the changing statistics of the virus, the economy and their livelihood.

Leadership, MindsetDavid ButlerAugust 11, 2020Comment

Pursue Your Calling in a Changing World

The biggest decision most people face in the fast-changing world of work is which career to continue to pursue as roles evolve and job descriptions have a shelf life of maybe three years.

Self AwarenessDavid ButlerJuly 21, 2020Comment

Slow it Down to Manage Stress and Build Resilience

What steps are you taking to manage your stress in this time of crisis? A phrase made famous by the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland says it all – “Don’t just do something, stand there!”

Leadership, ResilienceDavid ButlerJuly 10, 2020Comment

Discovering the Science of Well-Being

When the COVID-19 pandemic shook up the whole world in the Spring of 2020, Yale University in partnership with the Coursera platform offered a free course, the Science of Well-Being.

Self AwarenessLaura ButlerJune 24, 2020 Comment

How to Provide Great Leadership in Times of Crisis

The men and women in charge of our organizations are now faced with uncharted challenges: leading their organization through a global pandemic. In this time of crisis, most leaders are doing their best to step up and inspire people to do their best.

LeadershipDavid ButlerJune 18, 2020Comment

What Does This Moment in Time Require of Us?

This blog post is not a usual WorkLife Consulting post. It is my -- Laura Butler’s -- thoughts during an exceedingly difficult time in America.

Laura ButlerJune 5, 2020Comment

Mental Toughness Requires Emotional Intelligence

Mental toughness starts with self-awareness. You don’t need to spend time discovering the deep dark secrets of your inner world but rather develop an honest understanding of what makes you tick.

David ButlerMay 27, 2020Comment

Development Mindset: What It Is and How To Adopt It

In order to make sense out of reality, our mind automatically “frames” what we are presented with to make sense out of it. This “frame of reference” helps us to determine our response to the information presented to us.

MindsetGuest UserMay 12, 2020Comment

AGILITY – The Indispensable Trait of the 21st Century

Agility is the ability to operate well in any role or system of thinking and most importantly, see the world from the perspectives of the other roles. It is this ability to think and act in a number of different ways that gives us our agility.

David ButlerApril 30, 2020 Comment

Resilience in Times of Crisis Requires Mental Toughness

Few of us wake up in the morning with the intention of being a hero. Instead, we hope to just get by without any major stumbling blocks and complete what is expected of us. It’s only when confronted with obstacles that threaten to derail our routines and plans that we don the armor and go into battle. As they say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

ResilienceDavid ButlerApril 23, 2020Comment

The Art of Being Here Now: In the Moment Coaching

We live in the age of distraction yet one of life's sharpest paradoxes is that your future hinges on your ability to pay attention to the present.

David ButlerMarch 20, 2020 Comment

RESILIENCE - The Currency of the 21st Century

Several of our client companies have asked us to create learning programs around Resilience and Mindfulness. What do we mean by Resilience? Simply put, it is the degree to which we can “bounce back” from adversity of any kind.

Leadership, Self Awareness, ResilienceDavid ButlerFebruary 27, 2020Comment

Women Focus – Why It’s Important to Update Your Individual Development Plan

At the kickoff of a four-session women’s leadership program, we surveyed the participants by asking key career questions/statements. One of the statements was “I routinely update my Individual Development Plan.” Fifty percent of the participants said they do not update their IDPs. In fact, our own research shows that 1 in 3 don’t even have one! Here’s why is the IDP so important.

Leadership, Women, Self AwarenessLaura ButlerJanuary 23, 2020Comment

Mountains Out of Molehills or Molehills Out of Mountains?

In our coaching work we utilize the Birkman Method assessment of passions, strengths and motivations to build self-awareness and self-management – the two foundations of Emotional Intelligence.

Leadership, Self AwarenessDavid ButlerOctober 30, 2019Comment

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