by Shelley Row | Nov 8, 2022 | Communication skills, Foundational Skills, Leadership in Engineering, Self-awareness
The phrase “It’s hard to read the label when you’re inside the jar” helps us realize how difficult it is to assess how we are acting and being perceived. Self-awareness is critical for success in any role, but especially in management and...
by Shelley Row | Sep 13, 2022 | Employee Engagement, Foundational Skills, Leadership in Engineering
Employee retention is a hot topic in the business world right now. Every company wants to find ways to keep their employees from leaving, but it’s not always easy. There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not an employee will stay with a company, but...
by Shelley Row | Jul 12, 2022 | Foundational Skills, Self-awareness
Lately, there’s been a common thread that runs through conversations with clients and colleagues. Maybe you’ve noticed it, too. We start the call by asking, “How’s it going?” Inevitably the response is a variation of “it’s so busy,” “I’m so busy,” “we can’t keep up,”...
by Shelley Row | Oct 25, 2021 | Employee Culture, Foundational Skills, Neuroscience
So much about work has changed in the last 18 months — how we think about it, how we talk about it, even how we simply get it done has endured a cultural shift with steep demands. As we round the corner into the end of year, here we go yet again. Managers and business...
by Shelley Row | Mar 16, 2021 | Communication skills, Foundational Skills, Leadership in Engineering, Self-awareness
How this aspect of self-awareness is a critical function in leadership How do you show up? A few weeks ago we introduced you to the Blue Fjord Leadership System. Over time, I’ll write about each of the skills starting with the foundational skills. Today, is...