Recently a client asked me how important I thought sleep was. I didn’t hesitate before I said “Critically important” with some vehemence. The context of the conversation was leadership, leadership performance, and showing up emotionally centered and resilient in the face of challenge. My answer didn’t surprise him. I think he was simply looking for […]
In the management and leadership classes that I teach, I’ve proven time and again that even leaders just starting out understand the benefits of delegating, the consequences of failing to delegate, and even some of the reasons that they don’t delegate. Yet the need to delegate more effectively comes up repeatedly on the list of […]
Last month an article caught my eye. It was called “Why your employees need to make mistakes.” Years ago, I tried to convince my boss that mistakes weren’t necessarily bad. Mistakes could be valid measurement of effort and innovation. If we never make mistakes, it’s a strong sign that we aren’t putting our necks out […]
Last week, a post on the Wall Street Journal At Work blog claimed that over half the workers in the US aren’t enthused by or committed to their work. The claim is based on a recent Gallup research study and, if it is true, it’s pretty scary. To understand the concept of engagement, look at […]
So many leaders that I talk to lament how difficult it is to effect change. The most seemingly minor changes require Herculean efforts to implement as employees kick, balk, and sabotage. One CEO recently complained to me of the ridiculous amount of time he spent listening to complaints and talking to employees about the adoption […]
Last fall, we posted a good bit in various social media about employee engagement. Leaders worry a lot about how to help workers feel enthusiastic, committed, and emotionally connected to their work. After all, engaged workers are more productive and they are less likely to leave. But what happens when the leader isn’t feeling engaged? You […]
Lessons for leaders in Donald Trump’s surprising win
This week’s US Presidential election represented one of the most stunning political upsets that most of us alive today have ever witnessed.
Regardless of how you...
Marie Peeler of Peeler Associates to Speak at ECCF’s Institute for Trustees, March 25
PEMBROKE and HAMILTON, MA, ISSUED MARCH 10, 2017… Marie Peeler, founder and principal of Peeler Associates, an executive coaching and leadership development firm working with individuals and...