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 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 27, 2022 | Leading for Performance, Self-leadership
Let’s say you want some nice, fresh tomatoes, so you decide to grow a tomato plant. What is your process? First, you plant the seed. And then, you leave it alone for a while, and eventually, it grows, and gives you some beautiful, ripe tomatoes. No maintenance...
by Florin Lungu | May 15, 2022 | Leading for Performance, Self-leadership
Picture this… A team leader is carrying stacks of folders home with her. She drags a heavy wheel-bag behind her full of more folders. In her home, she eats her dinner by the computer, looking over reports until her eyes glaze over. This is just a normal Tuesday night...
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,...