Inclusion versus belonging
Inclusion versus belonging
January 5, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Inclusion is different from belonging. Companies who are successful in making inclusion pay off strive to make their emp...

The true cost of “quiet quitting” (aka employee disengagement)
The true cost of “quiet quitting” (aka employee disengagement)
December 6, 2022 at 12:38 PM

No matter what the Gen Z influencers on TikTok say, “quiet quitting” is nothing new. It’s just a trendy name for an old ...

Managing anxiety and stress as a leader
Managing anxiety and stress as a leader
August 10, 2022 at 10:23 AM

So much has been written about stress and anxiety, and how to manage it — in your everyday life and the workplace. And t...

The answer to imposter syndrome
The answer to imposter syndrome
August 5, 2022 at 9:16 AM

Right now, my imposter syndrome is writing about imposter syndrome. Sitting down to write this is not the first time I’v...

Redefining online leadership development with Christopher Lind
Redefining online leadership development with Christopher Lind
July 5, 2022 at 2:55 PM

This week, Michael Kester, CEO and Founder of Lead Belay, sat down with Christopher Lind of Learning Tech Talks to discu...

Can Introverts Make Effective Leaders?
Can Introverts Make Effective Leaders?
June 16, 2022 at 9:29 AM

At Lead Belay, we believe three things are necessary to be an effective leader, but none of them are being extroverted. ...

Gauging how I’m doing as a manager
Gauging how I’m doing as a manager
June 8, 2022 at 1:12 PM

“Is this imposter syndrome, or am I actually doing a bad job?” If you’re a manager, or really, if you’ve ever had a care...

Transcending Zoom for authentic human connection
Transcending Zoom for authentic human connection
June 8, 2022 at 11:15 AM

On a biological level, our five senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste) allow us to form connections with other...

Anyone can be a good leader with these 3 qualities
Anyone can be a good leader with these 3 qualities
April 26, 2022 at 11:10 AM

The director of Northwestern University’s Center for Leadership, Adam Goodman, is a good friend and advisor to Lead Bela...

Seven actionable tips for making difficult conversations easier
Seven actionable tips for making difficult conversations easier
January 31, 2022 at 8:52 AM

Not surprisingly, difficult conversations are, well… difficult. They’re also a necessary part of leadership, and it’s es...