Articles
The Future of Work – So Where’s the Talent?
By Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-Master Coach™
A tsunami of change has washed over the world of work, and many businesses as well as job seekers and labor force members, are still playing catch up to the waves that have already swept through. Technology is a major driver continuing to create rapid and profound changes in both the way business is conducted and the skill sets needed for the workforce to effectively do their jobs.
Finding the Work Inside You
By Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-Master Coach™
There are so many books, webinars, and experts today talking about finding your “purpose.” The word has become cliché, but the thirst we have to find it is no doubt a reflection of the dissatisfaction we feel in our lives and that includes our careers. Perhaps there is no immediate answer, and this can leave us feeling frustrated in our quest to find “it.” In terms of career, my experience and perspective have shown me that we are seeking what I call “the work inside you.”
Leadership: Take It Personal
By Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-Master Coach™
The ability to effectively lead is a crucial factor in the success, or lack thereof, of entrepreneurial ventures. By understanding and embodying what it takes to lead effectively, entrepreneurs can maximize their chances of success. To be successful and grow our business we must be strong in personal leadership. Leaders with this characteristic are people who lead themselves with strength and confidence so that others are inspired to join them. Personal leadership requires a commitment to balance and a sense of purpose and values.
Recruit, Hire, Train. Are You Better At It Than Your Competitors?
By Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-Master Coach™
Word travels fast in our social, interactive, digital world where everyone and everything has a brand vying for attention. No doubt, significant resources, and effort are devoted to branding a company’s product or service. However, it is easy to make the business case that branding in the employment marketplace is equally as vital to an organization’s success. Many CEOs often overlook this business driver.
Breaking the Generational Myth: How to Use Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership
By Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-Master Coach™
What sets successful leaders apart? It’s the ability to connect with every generation, ensuring that each voice is heard. Learn a practical strategy in this article to help you foster a workplace culture that values individual contributions. Discover the keys to effective leadership in today’s age-diverse workforce.
SUMMIT Podcast: Being More as a Leader
People present incredible possibilities, yet when thrust into leadership they tend to stumble. Reaching and exceeding your leadership potential comes through a strong understanding of what you are and what you are not. Not everyone will be a leader like Eisenhower, Churchill, or Jobs but every leader can be more. Join Kathi Crawford, CEO and Founder, People Possibilities, and Kyle Hamer, Hamer Marketing Group, as they discuss how to be “more” as a leader on the SUMMIT Podcast.
Life and Work with Kathi Crawford
Voyage Houston wrote an article on the inspiration and work of People Possibilities and its Founder, Kathi Crawford.
I liken my life story to the Robert Frost poem, “The Road Not Taken.” The last line, in particular, is meaningful: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”
Hands-On Workshops and Presentations
Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-Master Coach™ is passionate about the power of people and the impact on leaders when they learn how to leverage their strengths to motivate and engage employees. She uses a fresh approach in the delivery of her topic and provides the “so what?” She involves her audience and facilitates a dialogue so participants learn from each other and create a supportive community beyond the event.
Contact Kathi to speak to your organization.
