Recently Reader, Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy announced that folks who worked in a traditional physical office before Covid would now be asked to return five days a week, starting in January. It's not an easy decision to make. As Jassy and other leaders contemplating such a move know, returning to a physical office location marks a big change in routine for those now living a laptop life—a change sometimes welcome, sometimes not. This week alone, I had two coaching conversations with senior leaders in completely different industries wrestling with the same problems as they decide whether they want more teams back to the office, more often. They're working to figure out:
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Finding ways to make work better—and not getting stuck in old patterns—is something we all can tackle. This'll help: Read my article, Six Things to Consider as You Return to the Office How about you, Reader? Are you returning to an office and/or managing a return for your people? I'd love to hear your experiences, questions, and ideas —just hit REPLY and tell me. As always, your notes are confidential and really help me hear from all corners of the world on issues like these. So don't hesitate to write💌! My favorite office is wherever YOU are, whether that be in-person inside your meeting rooms or on your stages, or here behind the laptop talking through our keyboards. No matter where you are, I'm glad you're here—our world of work needs YOU, now more than ever.
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So you REALLY want to be a better people leader—or want to grow more effective people leaders across your organization—but it all feels so darn complicated these days, right? Hybrid workforces. Increased demands on pay and time off. Turnover turbulence. Economic headwinds. Fill in your company's crisis du jour here. 😱 I help leaders create fresh solutions to people problems, especially when it comes to retaining and motivating their best people. In a nutshell, I help you help people stay—and grow, and thrive. And when your people grow, you do, too. **Please know you're not alone. I see you, and I can help. One way to start is to sign up for my weekly Insider strategies and stories—ideas I only share with my private clients and with you directly in email. **
BBBLLLTHHHHWWWWEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! (That's the sound of me blowing my New Year's celebration horn for you, Reader.🎉) Yes, the clock's ticked down on 2024 and 2025 has elbowed her way in. But before we completely turn the corner, let's stop. 🛑 Let's take a look back. Wait--what? Yep, if you're a longtime reader of my work here at RedCapeRevolution.com, you know I'm not a big fan of wading through the past. I'm more interested in the choices we make NOW. The decisions we're making TODAY. The...
Before we shut down for a few weeks to enjoy the holidays, I decided to write you a little poem, Reader. Here goes: To my beloved readers, my clients, and friends,Here's a heartfelt message as this season ends.The challenges you've faced; the victories won 🏆,Together, we've grown--great work is now done. You’ve led with courage, you’ve stretched and tried,Navigating storms, taken in stride.In the moments of doubt, you’ve found your own ways,Turning dark, cloudy skies into much brighter...
Every December, Reader, millions of professionals around the world agonize over one simple question: Should I give gifts to my coworkers? It's tricky to answer. But I'll try anyway. Here's my mental model for giving gifts at work. First of all, everybody appreciates appreciation. If you've had a great experience working with someone this year--or even if it's been a little bumpy but you've welcomed how they've shown up--consider some form of appreciation. I'm not a fan of giving food or drink...