Leadership Assessment Tools – The SHV Way
This post provides an overview of the leadership assessment tools utilized by the SHV team, including TTI Success Insights (DISC), Hogan Assessments, and 6 Types of Working Genius. Assessments play a vital role in leadership development, coaching, and team building – ultimately enhancing organizational effectiveness. To ensure a good cultural fit, the SHV team integrates […]
How Facilitated Peer Coaching Can Make You A Better Leader
If you are in a position of leadership, it’s likely that you have felt incredibly lonely at times. Being the person in charge is by its nature an isolating responsibility, and you may not feel you have anyone to talk to about the experience of leading and the loneliness of being at the top. One […]
Power or Influence? How True Connection Impacts Leadership
Over the last several decades, the way we understand power dynamics has changed. We are experiencing a cultural shift in the workplace from a dominant culture to a connective culture. Power vs. Influence in the Workplace In the dominant workplace culture paradigm, power is emphasized in leadership and is often obtained from one’s position or […]
Leadership Mindset Shift: From Hero to Host
We had the privilege of sitting down with Cynthia Moore-Hollinshed of Coaching for Clarity, LLC to talk about Leadership Stances and the importance of taking off our “hero” capes as leaders. This mindset shift from hero to host opens up more shared intelligence and allows our teams to shine. The Illusion of Specialness Margaret Wheatley […]
Creating a Culture of Feedback
We were surprised by the overwhelming response of executives and VP leaders when we offered a conversation about feedback culture. We talked specifically about how to strategically create space for direct, kind and actionable feedback (give and receive) that motivates leaders within organizations to grow and change culture. What is Feedback Culture? Feedback Culture is […]
How to Lead a Team With Mindfulness
Harvard Business School conducted a survey of service professionals and found that 94% of them worked 50+ hour weeks. In a workplace survey conducted by Staples, 78% of employees felt their employers shared the responsibility of their mental and physical wellness. Such a substantial amount of precious time in your life span is dedicated to […]
Practicing Mindful Leadership for Business Success
An individual’s capacity to lead is a direct reflection of their wholeness. When a leader comes to work, they don’t leave pieces of themselves at the door…nor should they have to. The risk that fragments of their brokenness would seep into the work, affecting interactions with the team and reducing the organization’s cohesion and success […]
Is There Hope for the Jaded Leader? Snuff Out Executive Burnout
The nature of the 21st century executive is to cram 24+ hours of intentional activities into a 24 hour day. So many organizations are doubling down on command and control, birthing leaders who run on a combination of caffeine, adrenaline and half-functioning exhaustion. As a leader, this behavior is magnified because you are often faced […]
The Importance of Leadership Alignment
https://youtu.be/0ebq888EfE4 Company culture is a direct reflection of its leadership. When an Executive Team is on the same page about moving forward to resolve issues, reach objectives, and communicate these solutions effectively, harmony ensues and permeates throughout the organization. Mastery of this alliance is evident in the way in which small groups or departments mirror […]
Virtual Leadership Activities that Build Trust Among Teams
Now more than ever, leadership building activities are becoming more of a priority among teams and organizations as a whole. The reality is that each and every team member has a specific need to be met and among those needs is connection and inclusion to a group of people. This can often be challenging as […]