by Jenna Stoliker | Jun 9, 2020 | Awareness & Noticing, Communication, Ego in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Trust
Many leaders still believe workplace humility is a detriment, not an advantage. Authority, power and even intimidation are best to run organizations and achieve results. Perhaps this is based on a misunderstanding of true humility: a desire to serve and dedication to... by Jenna Stoliker | Apr 21, 2020 | Awareness & Noticing, Communication, Leadership Presence, Openness & Vulnerability
Have you had an unfortunate response to disappointment? I wouldn’t be surprised. We’re hard-wired to respond to stimuli with feelings first and analysis second. When we act on our emotions, before we allow time to think, we respond unfavorably to disappointment.... by Jenna Stoliker | Feb 11, 2020 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Presence
In today’s breakneck corporate culture, many leaders have redefined their success. Merely keeping up with the chaos has become an acceptable goal. The trend in organizational management is to focus on staying afloat and ponder the future if time allows. The common... by Jenna Stoliker | Jan 28, 2020 | Awareness & Noticing, Communication, Curiosity & Non-Judgment, Listening, Uncategorized
Humans learn to sift and sort at any early age. We learn coping methods to drown out distracting movements and sounds. In the process, we often develop the habit of selective listening. As a result, we often miss important cues, or even direct communication. While... by Jenna Stoliker | Jan 21, 2020 | Awareness & Noticing, Communication, Listening
As counter-intuitive as it may appear, the art of listening actually begins with self-awareness. Self-aware people understand what motivates them and their decision-making. They recognize their feelings (as they happen) and how they affect their thoughts. They... by Jenna Stoliker | Dec 3, 2019 | Change & Transition, Communication, Leadership Presence
Implementing change is a significant aspect of leading organizations, especially when introducing a new vision. As I’ve been writing in recent posts, your behavior is key to success. Authenticity is critical. As change is announced and implemented, people want the...
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