July 05, 2022
by Dede Henley
Being an appreciative leader is not about giving compliments, gift cards or trophies. It’s not about recognition, rewards, kudos or “atta boys.” While these are certainly actions that can boost morale and egos, they are superficial. They’re the easy way out.
June 03, 2022
by Dede Henley
Often, we think of failure as personal: “I am a failure.” But when you feel like you are failing at work, it doesn’t mean you are a failure.
May 08, 2022
by Dede Henley
Work is a place where we spend a great deal of our time and talent every day. And through the exchanges and situations we face there, each of us has an opportunity to grow ourselves up — to become more mature, more resilient, and wiser — but only if you consciously engage in your personal and professional development at work.
April 10, 2022
by Dede Henley
"Leadership requires attention to depth, to feelings, to inner struggles. A leader must wrestle with inward issues. They are expected to have great aspirations, confront great frustrations, achieve great self-control, suffer great betrayals, and manifest great compassion.” — Peter Koestenbaum