Updates

We all know that change is hard, including good or beneficial change. Our current Return-to-Office (RTO) debate epitomizes how challenging change can be when there is no road map to follow. Hindsight reveals that all the rules of the road that were in place for decades were actually cultural norms that fit a moment in our history that no longer exists. For example, workplaces designed for a traditional nuclear family, with dad at the office and mom taking care of the kids, no longer serves our current reality. Waking up to this realization is exciting for many workers, scary or threatening for others, and messy for everyone. [Read more…] about Embracing the Messiness of RTO as a Leader

At Capacity Group, we work often with top leadership teams to help them improve engagement, decision making, and overall team performance. While there are many aspects of teaming to consider and diagnose in order to determine how to elevate performance, one that stands out to us these days is around team energy.

[Read more…] about Team Vitality: A key need for today’s top teams

I am often asked what the most important leadership skill is, and my response is always the same: self-leadership. Why? Effective leadership of others is only possible when one is an effective leader of oneself. Everything flows from that.

Self-leadership encompasses various components, including self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience, among others. In terms of competencies, we focus on three keys to self-leadership: the ability to self-reflect, the ability to self-correct, and the ability to move on! [Read more…] about The Power of Reflection

Choosing the right individual to join a team is a critical decision for a leader, so getting it right is key. This can be particularly tricky given the many hybrid or remote hires. The cost of a poor fit is not only financial – it also has a ripple effect on the morale of leaders and teams. [Read more…] about Ensuring a Great Fit

As we move into the new year, many of our clients report feeling some fatigue and ennui. Causes range from residual Covid impacts, tiring of the challenges in their work and lives, or they’re experiencing an overall lack of balance or motivation. Why does this matter? Certainly, for personal fulfillment, and because leaders set the tone within their organizations. Their energy creates ripple effects within their culture and environment. It follows that if leaders and top teams desire vibrancy within their organizations, they need to assess and manage their own energy. [Read more…] about New Year, New You?

We’ve talked about and worked on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations for years. These programs focus on hiring more women, diversifying boards, tracking who gets stretch assignments and advancement opportunities, and creating sponsorship/mentorship programs to level the playing field and create new pathways for those who have been underrepresented.

DEI has been in the news lately. A question I read recently was: “Is DEI here to make people feel bad about themselves?”

[Read more…] about Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter