Competency Architecture for High Performing Teams to Avoid Burnout and Attrition
I am honored to share this conversation with you that I had with Chrissy Medeck, Senior Vice President at B.O.K Financial, about combating workplace burnout and attrition through competency architecture.
Chrissy shares her leadership journey and introduces competency architecture as a framework to help employees identify necessary skills, behaviors, and knowledge for success.
Emphasizing strengths-based development, Chrissy advocates for clear career pathways and recognizing transferable skills. Our discussion highlights the importance of integrating competency architecture into organizational culture to enhance employee well-being, engagement, and productivity, ultimately fostering a more resilient and successful workforce.
Key Takeaways
Addressing Imposter Syndrome (00:04:29)
Exploration of how awareness and support can help combat feelings of inadequacy, particularly in women.
Challenges of Burnout and Attrition (00:06:23)
The speakers discuss the widespread issue of burnout and...
Do This Before You Try to Influence
When my daughter was a teenager, it seemed like every conversation ended in an argument. I could not say anything right! It was so frustrating for both of us.
Have you ever had an important conversation, either with family or with a colleague, and it just goes horribly wrong?
I have recently read Charles Duhigg's book, ‘Super Communicators’, and there are a few key take-aways that I found very interesting and incredibly important when preparing to have a crucial conversation.
One thing that jumped out at me was the importance of understanding others' needs before engaging in conversations, whether in professional settings or family dynamics.
Recognizing whether someone needs data, emotional support, or simply a listening ear can enhance communication whether this is in personal relationships, or at work.
Do they need a hug or empathy? Do they need an answer? Do they need data facts? Do they just need to be heard and listened to?
Approaching conversations with...
AI Unbiased: Fearless Leadership Planning for 2025 with a Strategic Mindset with Jo Tyrer
In this insightful episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Jo Tyrer, Chief Revenue Officer at Kontent, to explore the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business planning.
Jo shares her journey to leadership, emphasizing the importance of resilience and a growth mindset. The discussion highlights the necessity of unbiased AI and its alignment with company values and ethics, drawing parallels to historical examples where lack of representation led to dangerous outcomes.
Jo dives into how companies must prioritize fairness and inclusivity in their AI strategies to avoid perpetuating biases and inequalities.
We discuss the need for clear AI strategies, transparent communication, and ethical guidelines, while understanding the perspective that Gen Z brings to the table.
Jo's expertise offers valuable guidance for all leaders aiming to integrate AI thoughtfully and responsibly into their business practices.
Key Takeaways
Finding Balance (00:09:19)
Sheryl and Jo...
Mastering Cybersecurity and Leadership: Insights from Christine Bartlett, CMO of SonicWall
In this fascinating Fearless Female Leader Interview, I had the honor of sitting down with Christine Bartlett, CMO of SonicWall, in an important discussion on the intersection of personal online protection and cybersecurity.
Christine shares her formative experiences, from altruistic childhood acts to valuable lessons in Americorps, shaping her leadership in the tech industry.
She speaks of the nuances of being a female executive, the significance of male allies, and the competitive dynamics among women leaders. Christine shares her personal anecdotes on job interview setbacks and then emerging to be an even more successful resilient leader.
Our conversation transitions to simple and actionable cybersecurity advice (a must-listen!), emphasizing multi-factor authentication, device connectivity limitations, and data backup.
This interview really highlights the importance of device inventory management and advocating for women's mentorship in cybersecurity,...
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