As the Coronavirus pandemic rolls on, weird as it may seem, many people have reached a point where the initial shock of the situation has passed, and now, we’re operating with a little more focus and clarity. So, as positive leaders, we have to ask ourselves: are we...

I’ve been hearing from several leaders this week, whether they’re working from home, out of work, or even on the frontlines of this pandemic, that no matter how productive they usually are, there are times when they just feel distracted and can’t focus on much of...

As I write this post, the impact of Coronavirus is growing by the minute, hour, and day. Globally, the total confirmed cases is nearing one million, with the U.S. representing 23% of those. Additionally, just this morning, it was announced that in the past week in the...

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, we’re learning more about its impact.  Certainly, we’re now well aware of numerous efforts we can make to protect ourselves physically from the virus (e.g., wash hands every 20 minutes for 20 seconds, disinfect all...

In my last post, we talked about how as positive leaders we have to be creative and innovative in running our organizations during this Coronavirus crises.  This week we’re going to talk about the fallout of taking various measures to help curb the pandemic and how...

Are you concerned about the craziness caused by coronavirus? Many of my readers, podcast listeners, and clients have reached out and I’m here to address your concerns. Take a deep breath, wash your hands, and let’s talk about what you, as a positive leader, can do in...

Are you frustrated that your efforts to create employee engagement are falling short? Rest assured you’re not alone. This week’s post is inspired by a question I received from a podcast listener: “Alex, I’m totally on board with positive leadership…I feel like I’m...

Are you tired of seeing great projects fall apart, even when they start strong? Ugh, we’ve all been there, right? And, that probably means you don’t want to be there again. If so, read on… In my last post, we discussed how preparing a strong foundation and overcoming...

If you’ve ever tried to change the culture of any organization, you know that it can be tough and you’re likely to run into resistance. The fact is that 70% of change initiatives fail and you don’t want to be another of those cautionary tales, so let’s talk about how...

Have you ever wondered how to give negative feedback as a positive leader? You’re not alone – I get asked this question all the time, and that’s why this post is devoted to the answer. First off, let’s acknowledge the obvious: negative things happen to positive...