When you think of an authentic leader, who comes to mind? Chances are, it is someone who can enthusiastically engage with others to achieve great results. Being a connector is one of the most important tenets of authentic leadership. Strong connectors align people and resources to their goals by developing personal relationships, identifying and utilizing …

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Trust is one of the most important aspects of human interaction: It allows us to count on one another to get things done. On the other hand, a lack of trust hinders our ability to be effective collaborators. As Warren Buffet once said, “Trust is like the air we breathe — when it’s present, nobody …

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Humans are social, tribal creatures, who spend upwards of 30% of their lives at work. According to the Center for Talent Innovation, productivity and workplace enjoyment is largely driven by a sense of belonging. So how does a leader ensure their colleagues are engaged and content? How does a leader know when the team is …

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In physical science, a catalyst causes chemical transformations to happen more quickly. In social science, a human catalyst motivates and accelerates action toward a goal. Combining these concepts embodies the definition of catalytic leadership. Read the full article in Water Environment & Technology.

An authentic leader is emotionally intelligent and sets the emotional standard for their team. As leaders, we strive to expand the EQ tank. No, not the equalization tank! We are referring to the other EQ — the emotional intelligence quotient (EQ). Read the full article in Water Environment & Technology.

talk” — their behavior and day-to-day actions match the aspirations they have for their colleagues, team, and organization. In other words, they practice what they preach. Read the full article in Water Environment & Technology.

A pandemic, technological advancements, and a rapidly changing economic and environmental landscape demand that organizations pivot quickly or risk being left behind. To do so, one deceivingly simple but powerful tool is effective mentoring. Read the full article in Water Environment & Technology.

Empowered employees have the tools and resources necessary to make confident decisions without constant supervision in such a way that all team members are stakeholders in the success and failure of outcomes. Read the full article in Water Environment & Technology.

Researchers identify gaps in the education-to-career pipeline and suggest ways to fill them. Read the Full Article in Water Environment & Technology.

Empowering Women in the Industry wrote an excellent article on the all-female Operations Challenge team from Texas, the TRAilblazers. Read the article.