How to reduce emotional turmoil during change

Many change efforts fail because people and their emotions are not factored into the equation. Change tends to create or increase anxiety, negativity, and emotional overload. Yet, it can also sharpens focus and purpose. Finding ways to enhance resilience will help reduce emotional burnout.

Today, we are going to examine some of the most common negative psychological and emotional attitudes toward change that bring resistance and emotional turmoil. We will also explore what you can do to help people reduce emotional reactivity and turn it into energy for change.

ChangeAda GonzalezJune 18, 2017change, leadership, emotions, negative emotions, positive emotionsComment

7 proven secrets for opening spaces for innovation

Innovation is not simple, but there are some proven ways in which you can open spaces where being wrong is not a crime, creativity and opportunity can thrive, and where innovation happens as a result. Today I’m sharing with you seven proven secrets that can help you create such spaces.

Leadership, ChangeAda GonzalezJune 9, 2017change, transformation, innovation, leaddershipComment

Applying neuroscience to leadership: How to lead with your whole brain

Applying neuroscience to leadership begins with an understanding of self. It includes an understanding of how the brain works--your brain and other's brains. After all, Leadership involves interaction with brains. Understanding, leveraging, and welcoming the diversity of people's minds is critical to your success as a leader.

LeadershipAda GonzalezMay 27, 2016leadership, neuroscience, brainComment

Why do C-level executives need coaching?

Is there a simple answer to why the failure rate for executives is increasing? The numbers, according to a Harvard Business Review study, point out that 2 out of 5 new CEOs fail in their first 18 months on the job.

Ada GonzalezApril 25, 2016executive coaching, leadership development Comments

Is your smartphone smart for your leadership?

ust how much does technology interferes with your leadership? Today’s smartphones enables you to constantly be in contact with the office and access the Internet or the cloud for needed information on the fly. That's good, right?

"It depends" is the answer.

Constant contact and easy access can often overwhelm the positives and make these devices harmful to the leaders’ businesses life and personal life. Today I'm going to share how constant contact can be harmful and then offer some tips on how to use your smartphone smartly.

LeadershipAda GonzalezFebruary 7, 2016leadership, leadership and management, technologyComment

Do you know what's a crucial, yet often forgotten factor in the change equation?

Recently more than 120 leaders from many places in the USA, Canada, and the world shared with me their perception of what are the 3 main challenges with change. It might surprise you that at the top of the list is The Human Factor. This post shares what I learned.

Ada GonzalezNovember 1, 2015change, leadership, leadership and management Comment

7 Proven ways to get unstuck

The worst thing you can do when stuck is to focus on how stuck you are! It's best to use your brain and energy on devising and carrying out a plan to get unstuck. Here are seven proven ways for getting unstuck.

Ada GonzalezOctober 21, 2015changeComment

How to craft an effective conversation

What is leadership, art or science? Leadership is all about creating conversations. And conversations need to be well crafted. How to do that is the theme of today's post.

Ada GonzalezAugust 21, 2015Leadership Comment

Conversations, the heart of leadership

Conversations are at the core of what leaders do. Thoughtful, constructive conversations around questions that matter are the heart of leadership--which makes possible the other business processes needed to create positive results. It’s through conversation that you can discover who cares about what, and who will take responsibility for next steps.

Ada GonzalezJune 10, 2015Comment

4 Big mistakes to avoid in communication

Effective business communication costs very little and the results can transform both you and your business. In today’s post, I am sharing the worst communication mistakes behind some of the biggest problems leaders encounter. By learning to avoid them, you will save time and money, your influence will increase, and you will have better relationships too.

Ada GonzalezMay 22, 2015communicationComment

Dale Carnegie's communication tips

Much of what Dale Carnegie wrote in his book How to Win Friends and Influence People is just as useful today for effective business communication as it was when it was first published in 1937. This is because Dale Carnegie had an understanding of human nature that will never be outdated. Today I'm sharing with you some of his quotes about Communication

Ada GonzalezMay 12, 2015communicationComment

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