by Lisa Brownlee | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
“What we need to figure out is what does it look like when YOU do it,” said Cary as he sat across from me at the small round table in his office. Cary Alstadt was the VP of Operations, and was my mentor at that time. I was a fairly new manager – eager to set my team...
by Lisa Brownlee | Feb 15, 2022 | Effective Management, Leadership
In light of Valentine’s Day, I’ve been considering what makes relationships most successful. Qualities like mutual respect, honesty, forgiveness, empathy, listening, and trust come to mind. Caring about the other person also comes to mind. Do you genuinely care for...
by Lisa Brownlee | Jun 1, 2020 | Effective Management, Professional Development
I remember running out to the playground during recess as a kid and climbing onto the teeter-totter with friends. As we’d climb on, usually one at time, I was filled with anticipation. Will my friend sitting opposite from me “play nice” where we can both enjoy the fun...
by Lisa Brownlee | Dec 16, 2019 | Effective Management, Employee Management
At Leader’s Imago, we define the leadership competency “Situational Sensitivity and Responsiveness” as the way in which a manager “reads” group dynamics and the underlying feelings of others, and how she or he responds to personally sensitive situations. This...
by Lisa Brownlee | Dec 9, 2019 | Effective Management, Employee Management
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” sings Andy Williams in this classic holiday song (click here to take a listen and bring a smile to your face today!). And yet, most managers are aware of how the focus and productivity of our teams sometimes takes a back...
