The trials of 2020 have forced many people in a position of leadership to review the alignment of their vision and values with their execution of duties as managers. Those that are laboring to build strong cultures in their various organizations understand that much of their successes come through trial and error.

When was the last time you pounded your fist and asked the simple question that plagues many in a position of leadership, “How come common sense isn’t common anymore?” When I did a search for statistics on common sense, I found this great quote.

Do you have friends that you feel are doing more than you to advance their personal and professional development? Often, when my peers post about the latest best-selling book that they devoured in just a few nights, I think to myself, "How did they make the time?"

You're exhausted. After you discovered that your daughter, Cece, came home from school with lice, you stayed up all night delousing the house. You arrive at work the next morning, disheveled, but you made it. As you go about your day, all you want to do is get through the next eight hours so you can get home and rest.

Working remotely is something every company should have been experimenting with for the purpose of attracting young talent, providing options to retain existing talent, and developing resiliency.