Aisha Thomas I Organizational Leadership Consultant I Professional Speaker

🛋️When did taking a lunch become problematic?

🛋️When did requesting leave become something that causes an eye-roll?

🛋️ Rest is a powerful tool that could rejuvenate a leader or team member.

Why???

Here are some areas REST can improve:

💡 Concentration
💡 Attention and reactivity
💡 Decision making
💡 Problem solving
💡 Learning and memory
💡 Creativity
💡 Coordination

What else is being missed because you won't approve their leave request or take some rest time yourself?

Shout out to the lunch break power nappers😁

Who have you placed a box?

Have you boxed yourself in?

Connection is powerful because it allows you to learn more about the leader or team member beyond the "hat" you see them wear for 8-12 hours a day.

What gifting are you missing out on because you choose to place individuals in a box?

Un-box me!!

Share if you have been surprised to learn more about someone, that you didn't know, that offered more context to the MORE they offer this world?

Grateful for you allowing me to impart leadership tools to you this year!!

Have an amazing Thanksgiving.

- Aisha Thomas
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Who are you voting for?

Not for a political election but for that open position you have or know of?

Would you choose relationship or the best person for the role?

If you had influence in a decision that could lead to your friend, family member or someone you really favor getting a great opportunity, would you choose them regardless of they are the “right fit” for that position?

As we enter another season for elections, an interesting case study has entered the fold where two individuals who have a relationship, Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Oz, find themselves navigating CHOICE.

Ms. Winfrey decided to choose a path that did not endorse a friend or associate but endorsed her values of democracy, community, compassion, and inclusion. While that does not mean that her friend/associate does not value the same things, Ms. Winfrey believed there was a better fit for leadership in Pennsylvania.

Leaders are faced with many of these decisions but do you base it mainly on favoritism (favored individuals), cronyism (friends), or nepotism (family)? OR Is it about who is the RIGHT FIT regardless of relationship but because of the “BIGGER IMPACT”?

Let's discuss this case study, the choices we make based on relationships, and what to consider when you have influence in who becomes that next leader.

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Let's take it back to the basics and learn why emotional management is so important.

Please note that the emotion is not what should be identified as "good" or "bad", it is how we respond to it.

For those who are hip hop fans like I am, Kirshnik Khari "Takeoff" Ball from the Migos lost his life, and while the details cannot be verified, there was a mention of some type of conflict.

I wonder the level of EQ used in that moment and what could have occured if the person who took his life responded utilizing what emotional intelligence offers.

Conflict occurs on the road resulting in road rage, and sometimes physical altercations but it DOES NOT have to end that way.

My goal is to circle back on the importance of emotional literacy that may not minimize conflict but it can minimize dangerous responses.
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Bias stretches beyond physical attributes.

It impacts how we see the trauma our dedicated team members and fellow colleagues are navigating.

Between 21-60% of victims of intimate partner violence lose their jobs due to reasons stemming from the abuse.

Studies suggest that there is a relationship between intimate partner violence and depression.

Victims of intimate partner violence lose a total of 8.0 million days of paid work each year.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, every employer should consider adopting a domestic violence workplace policy to protect their employees and their business.

There are security and liability concerns that impacts your greatest asset- THE PEOPLE.

The first step is assessing your bias and learning the other faces of abuse, and practicing check-ins with those who support your mission & vision. A simple, “how are you”, that is consistent, can go a long way.

Thank you for this conversation and your work in this area Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis!!

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Leaders, you have created a story and made an assumption based on how someone emotes.

The expression of emotions can be similar for some and vary as well.

If someone cries, what do you assume? What ideas begin to populate in your mind?

Do you think sadness when they are actually disappointed or angry?

That is a possibility!!

The more we take time to ASK versus develop the story behing what we "see", you might be missing important information about what someone is experiencing and feeling.
There is alot of clarity through the power of the "ask".
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Leadership confidence is down but why?

You have lost staff, the staff that stayed has to pick up more, or you are in a "starting over" phase. Let's discuss how to really maintain the "restart" to avoid the same hurdles as well as improve on your team relationships.

Check out this video from my Team Building series.
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October is Emotional Wellness Month and it’s time to embrace the fact that you, me we are ALL EMOTIONAL.

Following the unfortunate passing of the CFO of Bed, Bath & Beyond & many others, let’s look at this real life example to remind us that outside of who we are personally, we have to check-in with ourselves and others professionally as well.
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Research has identified that when making decisions, we have a preferred “go to” process, which can be effective or ineffective given the circumstances and our audience. Let's discuss the importance of awareness about your decision-making preference, the challenges or blind spots of those preferences that could be hindering Goal Achievement.

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“I Have To Mentor & Lead, But Why? Circles of Influence w/ Delila House”

I don’t want to be a leader?” Is what a client informed me as he expressed that he wanted to transition to become a FT business owner. I asked, “Business owners are leaders!”. His perception of what came with leadership was missing many aspects.

What does leadership look like to you? It’s more than the checks, nice office, clients or whatever you envision. It's relational management, conflict, empathy, and much more. There are some unseen aspects that might not seem important but it comes with the territory.

Today Delila joins me and we discuss how one of those unseen factors “Mentorship” aligns with Leadership.
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When you hear the word conflict what comes to mind? How we perceive something could prevent us from moving towards the goals we aim to fulfill.

Conflict is one of those things, and it has become a term that makes leaders think twice, hesitate, and make decisions with a limited perspective but we can change that…..let’s look at the GOOD of conflict management.
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What happens when a leader faces a storm?

They take a step back to assess the matter to make the best decision in consideration of the people, the bigger mission and what steps are required to get to the other side.

During this week off, get updated on some essential skills leaders need for navigating today's team member!!

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- Emotional Literacy
- Self Awareness
- Conflict
- Self Doubt
- Decison Making
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Trauma and emotions in the workplace.....does it belong there?

In reality, both of those areas live among the walls of office buildings, virtual meeting spaces, and hybrid locations. What happens within the hearts and minds of leaders and staff members shapes the workplace experience, and YES leaders should be in the know of it.
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Learn more about Aleasa Word at Mz. Word Helpz - A. Word & Company

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Is there a personality hack that will help ANY leader be successful?

Yes and No!! While leaders must embrace their unique gifting, and talents, they also have to consider the environment and people to make the best possible decisions. That requires an understanding and learning of the WHO & WHERE to make the necessary adjustments for goal achievement.
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Let's discuss the tools needed to tap into specific behaviors to meet the needs of an organization and those that support it.
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