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National Employee Appreciation Day may appear on the calendar once a year, but real appreciation shouldn’t be limited to a single “Hallmark” moment. Employees notice when recognition only happens on designated days — and they also notice when appreciation is par…
Many leaders worry that remote or flexible employees aren’t working hard enough — a concern Microsoft has labeled “productivity paranoia.” At the same time, employees often feel pressure to perform “productivity theater,” constantly appearing busy to prove t…
Quick fixes may make problems look solved, but like weeds in a lawn, they often grow back stronger if the root cause isn’t addressed. In fast-paced workplaces, leaders can fall into the habit of reacting quickly with surface-level solutions instead of slowing down to …
Every day we make thousands of decisions, but few of us realize that most of those choices are guided by something deeper — our core values. When we act in alignment with those values, decisions feel natural and clear. But when our actions conflict with what truly mat…
In times of uncertainty and disruption, strong leadership requires more than direction — it requires accountability. While many organizations use the terms responsibility, accountability, and ownership interchangeably, they are not the same. Responsibility relates to …
Every January, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions with hopes of creating positive change — yet most of those goals fade within a few weeks. The problem isn’t the desire to improve; it’s that resolutions are often too vague and lack a clear plan for ac…
When Queen Elizabeth II passed after 70 years on the throne, a carefully prepared succession plan — “Operation London Bridge” — immediately went into action. Her legacy reminds us that leadership transitions should never be left to chance. For leaders who have s…
Just like fashion trends, leadership must evolve to stay relevant. Employees are constantly watching how their leaders respond to difficult moments — from losing a major client to handling a resignation or owning a mistake. Through a psychological concept known as mod…
As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to reflect on where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and the people who helped shape the journey. For the team at Chris Flickinger Performance Mindset and Development, 2022 was a year of growth, new team members, meaningfu…
