a simple tip to help you REALLY listen

During these difficult times, it’s more important than ever to be an empathetic leader. And that means listening to your team members without getting distracted or defensive. In her August 3 “Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week” video, Bobbie shares a simple tip to help you REALLY listen.

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July 27, 2020July 13, 2021

Helpful ideas for motivating your team

Motivation has always been a leadership challenge—and it's even more difficult now, when people are anxious, uncertain, and feeling "stuck" during Shelter-in-Place. In her July 27 “Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week” video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how getting to know your team members better can help you understand what motivates each one of them.

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July 20, 2020May 2, 2021

My Personal Curveball: Losing Mo

Bobbie LaPorte shares a very personal curveball—the sudden loss of her beloved Golden Retriever Mo—in her July 20 "Coronavirus Curveball" video. It is incredibly painful to lose a beloved friend and companion, but it can also lead to a new appreciation for the gifts we are given.

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July 13, 2020May 2, 2021

Leadership influence and impact

There's no question that leadership looks very different in today's world. In her July 13 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how being more self-aware, vulnerable, and open to other perspectives can make a significant shift in your leadership influence and impact.

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July 6, 2020July 12, 2021

The surprising power of small wins

Today many of us feel distracted, worried, and not as productive as we'd like to be. In her July 6 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte talks about the surprising power of "small wins"—and how you can leverage them to motivate bigger achievements.

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June 29, 2020July 12, 2021

A simple tip for calming your own brain down

In these times of great uncertainty and anxiety, it's more important than ever to be an empathetic leader. But that's also more challenging when you yourself are operating in a "high threat" state. In her June 29 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a simple tip for calming your own brain down so you can really listen to others.

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June 22, 2020May 2, 2021

a simple visual tool that can keep you from feeling overwhelmed

Operating in constant “stress mode” can lead to psychological, physiological, and cognitive impairment, making it harder to make good decisions and lead your team forward.

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June 15, 2020May 2, 2021

A simple but very effective tip to help you stay connected

After months of working remotely and not being able to see your team and colleagues in person, it's becoming more and more challenging to keep the human connection. In her June 15 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares one simple but very effective tip to help you stay connected.

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June 10, 2020November 17, 2021

Redefining Strategic Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty

This article is excerpted from the first chapter of Bobbie LaPorte’s new leadership book, When the Curveballs Keep Coming: A Leadership Playbook for an Uncertain World. There is no question that the requirements for strategic leadership are changing in an uncertain environment. In the past world of certainty, leaders could rely on being experts in a specific functional area.

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June 8, 2020May 2, 2021

how cognitive biases become heightened during times of ambiguity and uncertainty

In her June 8 "Coronavirus Curveball Tip of the Week" video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how cognitive biases become heightened during times of ambiguity and uncertainty. She shares some simple actions you can take to become more aware of these biases—so you can think more clearly and make sound decisions.

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