Leadership

NEWS DESERTS: Undermining Leadership and Democracy

Madelyn Hamilton

3 min read

NEWS DESERTS: Undermining Leadership and Democracy

Maintaining journalistic integrity in this climate is a chall feat. Today’s world prioritizes sensationalism over substance, making it...

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

LEADERSHIP: Lucas' Journey

Our 23-year-old nephew, Lucas, is preparing to head to the UK to complete his Business Administration and Marketing education. While...

BECOMING PRODUCTIVE: From Hard Work to Productivity

Madelyn Hamilton

3 min read

Leadership

BECOMING PRODUCTIVE: From Hard Work to Productivity

...she decides to lead by example—coming in early, staying late, and even working on weekends. She personally reviews every client ...

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Coaching

QUIET LEADERSHIP: Silence Speaks

n any challenging dialogue, the silence between words can be just as telling as the words themselves. Yet, its value should be more recogniz

LEADERSHIP: How to Fix the "Hero to Zero" Culture

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

LEADERSHIP: How to Fix the "Hero to Zero" Culture

The root of the "hero to zero" issue often lies in the unrealistic expectations placed on new hires. Managers must set clear, achievable goa

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

LEADERSHIP: Credit where Credit is Due

A recent conversation with a friend and client resulted in him sharing a fabulous quote, "You can't make yourself a star on someone else's b

Madelyn Hamilton

3 min read

Productiviy

BALANCE: The Unapologetic Joy of Work

Just imagine a work narrative that champions the exhilaration of solving problems, the satisfaction derived from a day filled with meaningfu

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Productiviy

TURN FAILURE INTO FUEL: A 5-Step Guide.

Fear of failure is like invisible quicksand, holding us back from taking steps toward our dreams and aspirations. It whispers doubts and con

JOB DRAG: 6 Steps to get Back Your Spark

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

JOB DRAG: 6 Steps to get Back Your Spark

Remember when you first landed your job? Your chest puffed up with pride, and you couldn't wait to dive into the work, feeling like a...

MANAGER CONFLICT: Strategies for Workplace Harmony

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

MANAGER CONFLICT: Strategies for Workplace Harmony

In the nuanced dance of professional relationships, facing a decision by higher-ups that you disagree with is a common, albeit...

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Florence Scovel Shinn

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Florence Scovel Shinn

International Women's Day has always been a struggle for me. Recognizing the complexity of women's rights, the generations of struggle,...

HAPPINESS: Simple Steps to Happiness - Seriously.

Madelyn Hamilton

3 min read

Leadership

HAPPINESS: Simple Steps to Happiness - Seriously.

Later this month (March 20th), the World Happiness Report will be released. Gallup, Oxford University, and the United Nations are...

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

TALKAHOLISM: Finding the Balance

Characteristics of compulsive talkers include a lack of awareness of others' reactions to their talkativeness, a disregard for attempts to

FORGET WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Go for "Balance"

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

FORGET WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Go for "Balance"

The term "work-life balance" is a misnomer. It suggests a false dichotomy between work and everything else that constitutes life,...

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

The Blame Game: From "They" to "We"

Recently, I found myself in conversation where the manager kept referring an to internal company issue and said "they" were going to have...

LEADERSHIP: Nobody Rises to Low Expectations

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Coaching

LEADERSHIP: Nobody Rises to Low Expectations

Leadership is a complex dance of setting the stage for success, and a key component of this is establishing high expectations. The lament...

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Coaching

QUICK ON THE DRAW: Reactive Leadership

As a leader who has experienced the pitfalls of being highly reactive, I understand the challenges and the journey towards better impulse co

REACTIVITY IS KILLING MY BUSINESS: 3 Strategies to Thrive

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

REACTIVITY IS KILLING MY BUSINESS: 3 Strategies to Thrive

Reactive leadership is often a well-intentioned response to urgent problems. Leaders jump in to fix issues to maintain workflow and

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Coaching

INTUITION: The Invisible Compass

At work or at play, intuition acts as an invisible compass, guiding us through decisions and dilemmas. But distinguishing this subtle...

Madelyn Hamilton

2 min read

Leadership

LONELINESS KILLS:7 Ideas to Thrive

Research indicates that loneliness can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, highlighting its potency as a silent killer.