by Florin Lungu | Sep 16, 2022 | Leading for Performance, Self-leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration
In his book Leadershift, leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell wrote, “You cannot be the same, think the same, and act the same if you hope to be successful in a world that does not remain the same.” Leadershift was released on February 5, 2019, and offered to outline...
by Florin Lungu | Aug 26, 2022 | Leading for Performance, Self-leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration
In my first leadership role, I was promoted from among a team of automobile software engineers. I was thrilled! Not just thrilled to have a leadership title, but thrilled for the opportunities it came with – thrilled for the chance to exercise some of my strengths,...
by Florin Lungu | Jun 17, 2022 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Talent Attraction, Teamwork & Collaboration
It was author, speaker, and business consultant Marcus Buckingham who said, “People leave managers, not companies.” That can be hard to hear if you are a corporate leader. It might even sting a little. Or maybe you just think to yourself, “Ah well, he doesn’t...
by Florin Lungu | Jun 10, 2022 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Talent Attraction, Teamwork & Collaboration
Many leaders live, work, and lead in fear of one word… “Retention.” It is one of the corporate world’s greatest struggles – trying to hold onto top-performing talent. “Retention” is a feared and dreaded world. It carries with it a bad connotation. It can feel...
by Florin Lungu | Jun 3, 2022 | Communication, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Teamwork & Collaboration
I have a question for you! Do you know what’s the quickest way to gain influence? Influence is the leader’s best friend. The ability to affect change or inspire action in someone else genuinely, naturally, without use of force or fabrication – influence and...
by Florin Lungu | May 8, 2022 | Communication, Employee Engagement, Leading for Performance, Self-leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration
I still hear these words loud and clear… Come on Florin – you know how things work. Don’t play boss with us! I had just asked them to prioritize a task I needed them to complete. Their response told me they did not see me as a leader. There was one big problem,...
