Posts by Shira Miller
Become a Great Leader by Practicing Gratitude: Here are 4 ways to get started
A lot has been written about what makes a leader great. Good communication skills and passion–check. Decisiveness, strong vision, perseverance, and integrity–check. Another quality that should be on that short list–especially in our post-pandemic world–is gratitude. The act of thanking others and expressing your appreciation in the workplace can go a long way in creating…
Read MoreFinally Learn How to Trust Yourself Again With These 3 Tips
3 Ways to Learn How to Trust Yourself Any business can try to brew a soda, fry chicken, or make an industrial lubricant. But if you think about Coca-Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken, or WD-40, those companies have become blockbuster brands by virtue of their storied secret ingredients (in addition to some darned good marketing). The…
Read MoreMake Your New Year’s Resolution Reality: 4 Ways to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Goals
Sometimes I see a quote that perfectly captures what I’m thinking. This being the start of a new year and all, in this case, it’s about making changes in your life – “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got,” by that ever popular source, Anonymous. In other…
Read More3 Ways to Promote Kindness at Work, According to CEOs
One of the best pieces of leadership advice I’ve heard didn’t come from a management guru or a TED Talk. Instead, the source was the 2002 movie Spider-Man, when an earnest Uncle Ben told Peter Parker, unaware of his nephew’s super hero identity, that “With great power comes great responsibility.” That adage certainly rings true in…
Read MorePracticing kindness at work is essential to attracting emerging talent
As someone who first joined corporate America over 30 years ago, it’s been gratifying to witness the demise of certain antiquated beliefs along with the predominance of the fax machine and pantyhose sold inside an egg-shaped container. Ideas like: The world will end if you ever cry in the office. You must constantly be, look,…
Read MoreWant to create a kinder culture at work? Start with this one critical component
Maybe you’ve read all the books on servant leadership or invested in coaching to become a more empathetic leader. That’s great, and kudos on your continued development. However, if you want to build a kinder culture, a critical but sometimes overlooked step involves starting with yourself and practicing self-compassion. After all, treating yourself with more…
Read More5 Ways to Lead with Kindness
Some things are undeniable – like the boiling point of water is 212°F, gravity dictates that what goes up, must come down and Dolly Parton, well, she’s a national treasure. You might know the sassy country music icon for more than 50 years of hit songs, high profile movie gigs, philanthropy and recent podcast and…
Read MoreWhy organizations should invest in a kinder culture – and how to do it
Some of the best life advice I ever received was imparted during elementary school. That’s where I was taught to share my snacks, listen without interrupting to what peers were saying, always make time for recess and be kind to others. Decades later, those same lessons can help us build better places to work –…
Read MoreWant to Super Charge Your Career and Well-Being? Sleep on It!
There used to be a set playbook for getting ahead in your career. Work a lot of hours, anticipate what your boss needs before they ask for it and constantly be hustling for more opportunities, promotions, and recognition. But as things have shifted in our culture, and employee well-being and engagement is more important than…
Read MoreWhy Sleep Always Wins the Rock-Paper-Scissors of Wellness – and How to Get More of It
Is it weird to be jealous of hibernating animals? If so, I’m guilty as charged. A former insomniac, these days I place a high value on getting a good night of sleep to fuel a happy existence. And I’m talking about quality slumber, not waking up every hour to freak out about how little shut…
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