by Dianne Crampton | Apr 22, 2021 | leadership, Remote leadership |
The digital era transformed all aspects of our lives and how we do things in general. It made earth-shattering changes in the world of business that impact how we imagine leadership in the digital age. With the fast-paced, tech-oriented changes come new challenges and...
by Dianne Crampton | Apr 15, 2021 | accountability, Successful leadership |
Is your boss a Grinch … or are YOU the Grinch but just don’t know it? The real answer to both questions lies in genuineness and tackling how to be an approachable leader. In this classic story by Dr. Seuss, the Grinch is a cynical and stingy avocado-hued,...
by Dianne Crampton | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Why Taking Risks Makes You Resilient As of this writing, vaccines have started to roll out around the globe. It’s more than a glimmer of hope for millions who have been waiting for a layer of protection versus Covid-19. With it, comes such optimism for...
by Dianne Crampton | Mar 11, 2021 | habit, Habits |
It seems like a steep climb when it comes to changing habits. So, how long does it take to form a new habit? Three minutes or less. Surprised? Don’t be. Over the past year, the boundaries of work and home have blurred. Working from home meant kitchen tables,...
by Dianne Crampton | Mar 4, 2021 | facilitation |
Last week I introduced some of the roles and responsibilities of an effective facilitator. Then we began exploring skills and activities that are required. There are five more skills worth discussing. PROPER TIMEKEEPING I can’t emphasize this enough. Keeping tabs...
by Dianne Crampton | Feb 25, 2021 | Team Leaders |
Getty Images Organizations that have managed to survive economic slumps know that the secret to staying afloat lies with their people. Neither size, rights to groundbreaking technology, nor access to funding are predictors of success. An organization’s most valuable...
by Dianne Crampton | Feb 14, 2021 | diversity |
When I was invited to facilitate a group responsible for giving input to the President’s Council on aging in the 1990’s, one of the activities presented at the intergenerational conference was interesting. It told me a lot when it comes to...
by Dianne Crampton | Feb 11, 2021 | facilitation |
Facilitating is hard. If you are contemplating becoming an effective facilitator, there are a few things to think about. And that’s putting it lightly. Think of all the meetings you’ve had where you felt nothing got done. Or those group huddles where people argued...
by Dianne Crampton | Feb 4, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Millions around the world have shifted to full-time remote learning and work. It’s a challenge, because humans are hardwired for face to face interaction. This produced numerous group structure issues and solutions during a lockdown. For example, iIn a survey...
by Dianne Crampton | Jan 28, 2021 | employee wellness, stress management strategies |
I bet you’ve heard it all before. A good night’s rest. Limiting gadget use. Less processed foods. Exercise. More of the good stuff. And you manage to sneak in one or two. But why do you feel so drained and spent? Why won’t naps do what they should? And, what does...