by Unleashed Consulting | Jan 19, 2023 | blog
It’s always bugged me when we talk about “professionalism”. It bugged me when I worked for organizations (as an employee) because it always felt like there was an assumption made about what constituted “professional” depending on who I was talking to. Now the older...
by Unleashed Consulting | Jan 4, 2023 | blog
Greetings from cold, wet, wintery Binghamton, New York… It’s easy for me to go down the negativity spiral of low energy, pessimism, and lethargy when the weather pattern invites me to hibernate — when the days are short, so is my optimism. My get-up-and-go has...
by Unleashed Consulting | Dec 21, 2022 | blog
I just recently finished playing the character, “Nunzio” in a terrific local theater production of Over the River and Through the Woods. It was an awesome part to play. Nunzio is big and bold and full of wisdom that only an elder, wiser grandfather could have. It was...
by Unleashed Consulting | Dec 7, 2022 | blog
You’re Allowed to Explain. You’re Not Allowed to Excuse. Don’t make the mistake of excusing your bad behaviors – no matter how small – but do let your people know the story that helps explain the bad behavior. Be clear that you are explaining, not excusing. It’s a...
by Unleashed Consulting | Nov 23, 2022 | blog
For many years, I have been saying to anyone who would listen, “We’re making a big mistake telling everyone to bring their ‘full and authentic selves to work.” Often the response is, “How can you say that? I want everyone to be comfortable at work. Authenticity is...
by Unleashed Consulting | Nov 2, 2022 | blog
I just interviewed author, Rose Ann Forte for my Best Boss Bootcamp podcast, calling the episode “Ya Gotta Have Faith” (to be released in a couple of weeks). I asked her to be a guest not only because I have enormous respect for her and her work, but also because she...