The original article is available here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/change-management-mindsets-john-dallas - I went in to the archive for this article originally written in April 2021. Enjoy!

Are you someone with a certain set of skills, skills that would help in finding a certain type of person? Like a great team member or contributor in your organization! The article I stumbled upon this week, “10 smart - not soft - skills for leaders” (By Loredana Pandurean) is definitely worth a peek, and a listen about it a bit here.

When bad things happen, we can either succumb to pressure, adjust with issues, be resilient or thrive. That thriving part really interests me, so I though I would share about it.

If I were to hire for one specific trait above all others, it would be adaptability. I have been researching it lately and here are my initial thoughts about it.

This past week, we had to let our loving Sandy go. It was very hard, but there are a lot of positives in figuring out that dogs can teach us a lot of lessons on how to be human.

Are you afraid of trying new things? Do you fear the judgment of others? Try it anyway! Most people are supportive and learning new things is another way to find flow. Don't take my word for it. Steve Martin said it. (Not on this podcast...) :)

Have goals and being disciplined are good, most of the time. Set goals and don't be too hard on yourself for taking breaks.

Recognition and appreciation are not the same. Learn more about what they are and when to use them, along with some practical tips on listening.

Do you believe that the leader is the one getting things done and that all success is a product of their leadership? You might be infatuated with leadership. The romance of leadership is Meindl's view that we probably put too much on the shoulders of our leaders for a few different reasons that I talk about in this episode.

In this episode, I talk about 4 science myths, concepts and ideas that are past their prime and need to be better understood so we can change our approach.