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Is navigating constant change a challenge for your team? Turn adaptive challenges into strategic advantages with practical insights from this essential read. “Solutions to adaptive challenges reside not in the executive suite but in the collective intelligence of employees at all levels.” https://lnkd.in/g9m4kHTR #BergmansAndHagen #Leadership #AdaptiveLeadership #ChangeManagement #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #OrganizationalDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #CorporateCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #Transformation #GrowthMindset #LeadershipChallenges #StrategyExecution #LeadershipSkills

🛑 We Must Revive a Healthy Debate Culture 🛑 A healthy culture of debate is crucial at home, at work, and in politics. Yet, the art of debate seems to have been lost. In today's polarized world, we must rediscover the value of constructive dialogue and respectful disagreement without finger-pointing. How to Cultivate a Healthy Debate ✅ Encourage Diverse Perspectives Invite input from everyone, especially those with differing views. ✅ Model Respectful Disagreement Show how to debate ideas passionately yet respectfully. ✅ Create Safe Spaces Ensure people feel safe to express their opinions without fear of retaliation. ✅ Focus on Ideas, Not Individuals Keep debates objective and centered on ideas, not personalities. Preventing Heated Arguments from Turning Violent ✅ Set Clear Ground Rules Establish guidelines for respectful communication and behavior. ✅ Intervene Early Address signs of escalating tension before they become unmanageable. ✅ Encourage Emotional Intelligence Teach people to recognize and manage their emotions during debates. ✅ Provide Conflict Resolution Training Equip everyone with skills to handle disagreements constructively. Let's revive the art of debate and ensure our discussions remain respectful, maximizing our collective potential in every sphere of life. Together, we can foster unity and thrive! Need advice, coaching, and more? Connect with us at info@b-and-h-consulting.com

In this month's newsletter, we're unveiling a roadmap to value-based leadership designed to help you crystalize your core values and translate them into a leadership style that sets the standard through action. Discover how to lead with authenticity, inspire your team, and make a lasting impact. Don't miss out on this essential guide to becoming the leader you've always aspired to be! 🌟 #ValueBasedLeadership #CoreValues #BergmansAndHagen #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture

Why Are Bad Bosses Everywhere!? A recent McKinsey Talks Talent podcast episode spills the tea, featuring research by Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. Key Takeaways: 🔸 Many companies favor overconfidence, narcissism, and straight-up incompetence in leaders.  🔸 This bias is a major reason why we see fewer women in leadership roles.  🔸 Real talk: competent leaders with empathy, self-awareness, integrity, and humility often get overlooked.  🔸 Missing the mark! Competent leaders nurture a high performing work environment, boost engagement, attract talent and ensure retention of top team members! Four Key Traits for REAL Leaders: 🔹 Empathy: Care deeply about your team’s well-being, fostering a supportive environment. 🔹 Gratitude: Always appreciate your team for their hard work. 🔹 Positivity: Give positive feedback to boost morale. 🔹 Self-Awareness and Self-Care: Take care of yourself to better support others. Want to build these crucial skills and be the change, all while delivering better results? Leadership coaching, emotional intelligence, DiSC sessions, team workshops and more, find all solutions here: https://lnkd.in/guc7aWcU #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #RealLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipCoaching #HighPerformanceTeams #ProfessionalGrowth #ExecutiveCoaching #BergmansAndHagen

Hey, savvy strategists! As the political arena heats up with more drama than a reality TV finale, let's take a moment to appreciate the unsung hero of its bipartisan concern: succession planning. Amidst all the debate buzz, stay strategic, stay informed, and may your transitions unfold with the foresight and resilience needed to steer through any storm, ensuring continuity and success. Consider these key benefits of internal successors: 🔸 Retention of Institutional Knowledge 🔸 Development and Growth Opportunities 🔸 Cultural Continuity 🔸 Cost-effectiveness 🔸 Increased Employee Engagement 🔸 Adaptability and Innovation A notable example of a successful succession plan is Apple Inc.'s transition from Steve Jobs to Tim Cook. Jobs, Apple's visionary co-founder, carefully planned his departure in 2011 due to health reasons, selecting Tim Cook, who had been COO, as his successor. Cook's seamless and transparent transition preserved Apple's innovation and led to significant growth, including new products like the Apple Watch and expansions into services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #Innovation #CorporateCulture #StrategicPlanning #BusinessContinuity #ExecutiveLeadership #SuccessionSuccess #LeadershipPipeline #FutureLeaders #OrganizationalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #CorporateSuccess #BergmansAndHagen

Learn how Tessa Bergmans, MSHR, PHR, SHRM-CP redefines "calculated risks," be sure to pack your parachute! 💫 #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureofWork #Curious #Introduction #HRConsulting #BergmansAndHagen

🔑 The future of leadership is all about keeping your team nimble and adaptable. In a world that never sits still, fostering a curious culture of continuous learning is key. 🗒 Here is how to make it happen: Get Experimental: Take smart risks and learn from what doesn't work. There’s no shame in trying. Team Up: Share knowledge and solve problems together. It's more fun and effective. Empower Peer and Mentorship  Learning: Swap stories and tips with small manageable groups to support each other's growth. Curate Bite-sized Content: Share bite-sized learning to stay focused and keep curiosity alive. Maximize Meeting Impact: Transform routine meetings into valuable learning opportunities. Personalized Learning: Let your team learn what matters to them; it’s the best form of motivation. Allocate Resources: Provide designated time, tools, and support for ongoing learning throughout the workday. Give space to mull over new ideas and figure out how to handle what’s next. Align Training Goals: Connect training initiatives with individual and organizational objectives to maintain purpose. Reward Action: Recognize and celebrate active participation and application of newfound knowledge. Encouragement goes a long way in building a learning culture. 🚀 Let's get the team ready for what's next! Partner with Bergmans & Hagen Consulting to ignite a learning culture. #Leadership #AlwaysLearning #LearningCulture #LeadershipCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureofWork #Curious #BergmansAndHagen

Did you like our post about disagreement this week?  💡 We have an insightful podcast recommendation for you! 💡 Check out “The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the Nuance” here: https://lnkd.in/eXaQ7rpm 👂 One of this podcast’s highlights is the introduction of the H-E-A-R method: H - Hedging (Recognizing not everything is 100% true by using words of uncertainty when speaking) E - Emphasizing agreement (Even if there is a dramatic disagreement, there are some things you can signal agreement on) A - Acknowledgement (Acknowledging the other’s perspective, hear and demonstrate/repeat what you heard) R - Reframing to the positive (Avoiding contradictions/negations, using positively valenced words instead)   ➡ Listen to the full episode to understand how to use the method in a disagreement without hurting a relationship. 

How we handle conflict and differences reflects our values and approach to collaboration. Foster an environment where honest discussions thrive. Here are some genuine insights on navigating disagreements with authenticity: 🧡 Empathy Step into the other person's shoes to understand their motivations and concerns. 👂 Suspend judgment & seek to understand  Avoid personal attacks or dismissive behavior, avoid trying to persuade the other, and be curious about the other's perspective. 🤝 Consensus-building   Seek areas of agreement or shared objectives, acknowledging commonalities along the way. 🌐 Cross-cultural competence  Appreciate the richness that diverse opinions bring, extending respect to all viewpoints. #AuthenticEngagement #RespectfulDialogue #InclusiveCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #Management

❓ Ready to dive deeper into company culture? In our post from Tuesday, we highlighted a few red flags for potentially toxic company cultures, such as a company being "a family." 🚩 Listen to Adam Grant's episode "A Company is Not a Family" to learn why this is a red flag! ⬇ What do you think about this? Do you have experiences to share? Let us know in the comments! https://lnkd.in/ecnMNf8Y #companyculture #companyvalues #bergmansandhagen #leadershipcoaching #cultureconsulting