A New Approach to the New Year: The Four Agreements
As the new year begins, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the year ahead. For some, this...
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Dr. Kelly Waltman
May 24, 2023
Authentic Leadership - Part II
This two-part series on Authentic Leadership explores what authentic leadership is, why it matters, and how it can help build stronger...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Apr 27, 2023
Authentic Leadership - Part I
Authentic leadership is a concept that has gained traction in recent years – as an approach that fosters a positive work environment and...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Oct 10, 2022
Elevating Connection to Purpose
Elevate Connection, outlines the importance of helping team members feel connected to the mission and vision of the organization - to the...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Sep 6, 2021
"Expedition Behavior" - It's Not Just For The Great Outdoors
One of the principal tenets of The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is a concept called “Expedition Behavior” or EB. Over the...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Jun 21, 2021
Worried about "The Great Resignation?"
The business and leadership world is abuzz with the prediction of an impending wave of employee turnover, recently dubbed “The Great...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Jun 1, 2021
Why having an "open door policy" isn't the best way to get feedback.
Often when I ask leaders about their process for receiving feedback, they respond with “I have an open door policy.” While this approach...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Apr 1, 2021
It's Time to Elevate Connection
Dr. Kelly Waltman's book, Elevate Connection: Cultivate an Engaged, Inspired, Productive, and Profitable Team Culture, is now available...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Mar 23, 2021
Why we fear feedback.
I’ve highlighted in my writing and training that we have a feedback disconnect. While the vast majority of the American workforce craves...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Mar 9, 2021
Release the Outcome of the Conversation
Do you keep putting off that difficult conversation because you keep playing out 50 horrible “what-if” scenarios? What if they get upset?...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Feb 22, 2021
Moving forward is like hiking on a trail - you just need to know the next right step.
I spend a lot of time on trails. Between hiking, trail running, and backpacking, I spend as much time on trails as I can. I love the...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Feb 15, 2021
The 3 Gates of Communication
There is a common lesson or parable, often credited to the 13th century scholar, Rumi, that states there are three gates to speech or...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Feb 8, 2021
Communication is at the core of all relationships.
In a networking event I attended recently we were reviewing the organization's core principles. One of the group’s core principles is...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Feb 2, 2021
The Power of Visualization
You’ve likely heard about athletes visualizing success prior to competition – and perhaps you’ve done this yourself. You visualize the...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Jan 27, 2021
The 3 C's of Effective Communication
Want to know if you’re effectively communicating with your team? Are you incorporating the three C’s of essential communication: clarity,...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Jan 20, 2021
Are you relying on annual performance reviews for feedback?
Is your company still conducting annual employee performance appraisals? A growing number of industries and companies are moving away...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Jan 4, 2021
Welcoming 2021 with purpose.
As we welcome a new year, I encourage you to take some time for reflection and purposeful planning – before getting swept up into the...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Dec 16, 2020
Have you effectively adapted your leadership approach?
I know, I know, you’re likely tired of hearing and reading (and probably saying and writing) that 2020 has been a year rife with...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Oct 30, 2020
What is your primary communication style?
As humans and leaders, we tend to fall into a primary mode or style of communication. While our communication style will naturally vary...
Dr. Kelly Waltman
Jul 31, 2020
The Cost of Ineffective Communication.
In the 1950s there was a game show called the "$64,000 Question" with a spin-off show shortly after called the "$64,000 Challenge."...
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