by Monica Wiant | Apr 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Six weeks ago, I lost a job that I loved. I’ve experienced many emotions since then; here are a few metaphors that have helped me make sense of it all. Breaking up When I got the news in that conference room, I felt all the feelings you’d expect at the end of a...
by Monica Wiant | Apr 14, 2022 | Business, Leadership
I’ve always believed in intellectual diversity, bringing different types of minds together to solve complex problems. In my most recent role, I discovered a specific collaboration that’s particularly powerful: pairing creatives (writers and visual designers) with...
by Monica Wiant | Mar 29, 2022 | Business, Leadership
“Share something you’re proud of.” My husband Sam extended this invitation on a recent team meeting, and it launched a cavalcade of people talking about cool personal projects, achievements, and stories. He saw new sides of people he had worked with for years....
by Monica Wiant | Nov 10, 2021 | Business, Leadership
I can relate to Chris Traeger, the character from the show Parks & Recreation who considers himself a “caddie” to everyone he meets. Encouraging others comes naturally to me, and it’s one of my favorite parts of leading a team. Here are some...
by Monica Wiant | Oct 6, 2021 | Business, Leadership
Photo by Maxime Bouffard on Unsplash Have you ever felt, at the end of a long week, like you just can’t care about one more thing? Empathetic leaders carry the stress of their team along with their own, which can be a recipe for burnout in even the best of times. I...
