Sound Wisdom Blog
What to Think about BEFORE All-Employee Meetings by Alyson Van Hooser
Team building can be significantly impacted during all-employee meetings. Usually, leaders have great intentions and hopes when conducting these team meetings.
They want to make sure everyone feels celebrated, and they want to be transparent in sharing information.
However, sometimes the after-effects of the meeting are less than ideal for team building.
Stay Grounded in the Grind by Alyson Van Hooser
I don’t believe anybody’s true purpose in life is to serve themselves. Instead, I think our purpose is rooted in serving others. We begin a life well-lived, full of meaning, contentment, and no regrets when we use our gifts and calling to achieve success through serving others.
But if we’re not careful, we’ll get wrapped up in “achieving” our purpose—or “doing our job”—and completely lose sight of the object of our purpose—other people.
Empathy Can Help You Wake Up Wealthier by Alyson Van Hooser
Headlines everywhere are claiming that empathy is an important LEADERSHIP skill. But that’s not quite right. It’s a necessary SUCCESS skill. If we choose to change our mindset regarding empathy, it might just be the catalyst for a more successful future for you!
What Abandonment Taught Me about Adaptability & Success by Alyson Van Hooser
I learned…
not to give up but to push through.
life is not fair, but you have a chance to flip the script.
choosing positive actions, even when you don’t feel like it, leads to positive results.
the willingness and ability to adapt is the x-factor for success.
Stay Grounded in the Grind by Alyson Van Hooser
I don’t believe anybody’s true purpose in life is to serve themselves. Instead, I think our purpose is rooted in serving others. We begin a life well lived, full of meaning, contentment, and no regrets when we use our gifts and calling to achieve success through serving others.
But if we’re not careful, we’ll get wrapped up in “achieving” our purpose—or “doing our job”—and completely lose sight of the object of our purpose—other people.
“3 Stories Leaders Need to Know about Their Employees” by Alyson Van Hooser
How do leaders know how to lead whom? Storytelling and story seeking. When it comes to understanding how to lead people, stories tell you what statistics can’t. Stories capture attention, are memorable, and are personal. Stories break down barriers and build bonds.
Storytelling and story seeking shouldn’t be random. Instead, it must be intentional. Here are 3 stories every leader needs to know about employees.
Leaders Must S.E.E. Clearly by Alyson Van Hooser
With so much nationwide turmoil potentially affecting your team (personally and professionally), it’s likely that one or more of your people are experiencing heartache, despair, stress, etc. It’s incredibly important that you as a leader appropriately show love to your employees in the way of tender communication and finding ways to help that would lighten their load and heal their hearts. A great place to start is simply asking and listening to their stories. When you ask and listen, it shows them you care…and also helps you know exactly how to take action…just two of the many benefits of a leader who S.E.E.s clearly.
3 Cs for Results-Driven Action by Alyson Van Hooser
Do you want to be more successful? Understanding the right action you need to take is critical for earning success. Without a high-level understanding of what you do and do not need to do, you’ll be left with long-term lackluster results. How frustrating that would be—for both you and your employer!
Get Motivated to Lead While You #StayAtHome by Alyson Van Hooser
Where’s your head at right now with everything going on? Like so many people, have you defaulted to feeling overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated or demotivated?
I used the word defaulted because no one intentionally works to feel those negative feelings. They just happen; they’re most people’s default in difficult situations.
The fact of the matter is that you DON’T have to accept your default. Let me say it again for those of you who were just skimming up to this point—you don’t have to accept your default; you can flip the script!