Each week, I collect the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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Candace Smith:
“The Art of Diplomatic Communication” (1-12-25).
“At its core, diplomacy requires a delicate balance of assertiveness and empathy. It is the art of expressing your needs and perspectives while simultaneously acknowledging and validating the views of others. This approach creates an environment where genuine dialogue and sustainable solutions can emerge.”
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Frank Sonnenberg:
“The Value of Values” (1-7-25).
“Knowing what truly matters and faithfully honoring those principles — regardless of circumstance — will shape your journey toward a meaningful life.”
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Jim Harter, Gallup:
“U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low” (1-14-25).
One of the strategies to improve engagement:
“Prioritize identifying and selecting managers with the innate ability to engage and inspire employees, especially in a workplace environment where employees feel detached.”
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Dan Rockwell:
“The Person You Ignore – But Must Connect With” (1-16-25).
“Know your own strengths.
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Your contribution to the world revolves around the things you naturally do well. Reflect on your positive impact on others. Notice any actions that are spontaneous and effortless.”
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Gamze Koseoglu:
“Meeting high standards isn’t the only thing that matters at work. Creativity – the ability to generate novel and useful ideas – is also critical for organisational success.
“Creativity thrives in environments where employees feel psychologically safe, empowered to take risks and make mistakes.”
