Monique Valcour, PhD PCC

My latest piece at @HarvardBiz: Transform Your Technical Expertise into Leadership hbr.org/2021/05/transf…

#Icebreakers can be a wonderfully engaging element in virtual or in-person meetings or workshops—or they can be unintentionally alienating. This post offers important considerations when selecting or designing an icebreaker. #learninganddevelopment psychsafety.co.uk/icebreakers/

How do you lead when everyone is exhausted? My article "How to Refuel When You’re Feeling Emotionally Drained" is included in this @HBR special issue plus many others that will help you to recharge and refocus yourself and your team. #wellbeing #burnout hbr.org/2020/04/how-to…

Worried about a potential layoff? Prioritize quality workplace interactions that help you strengthen relationships, learn, support others, and increase your visibility. See more tips from me and other experts interviewed for this article. #careeradvice bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Here's a handy mental trick to help you navigate situations that push you out of your comfort zone. When you're feeling anxious in the face of a challenge, re-label your anxiety as excitement. #coaching #mentalfitness #mindset

'' La mort de l'empathie Humaine est l'un des Premiers signes et le plus Révélateur d'une culture Sur le point de sombrer Dans la barbarie. '' ✍Hannah Arendt

Do you struggle with #perfectionism? Do you apply impossible standards to yourself and to others? When you find yourself fixating on what you see as your or someone else's deficits, shift your focus to identifying and appreciating the progress you are making. #coaching #mindset

If you're climbing a really steep #learning curve at present, keep going. Reflect on what you've already learned and how you learned it. You'll get better at both the thing you're learning and at learning itself.

Considering whether to go to grad school, especially to a PhD program? There's great advice in this article. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…

You may have a great idea or approach, but if you can't get your point across in a clear, succinct, and compelling way, it won't get the consideration it deserves. Try this 4-step formula from Matt Abrahams that will help you to be concise, relevant, and persuasive.

@phyllismufson @drtcp Thanks, Phyllis!

RT @moniquevalcour· Considering a career change? Here's a very helpful set of questions from @drtcp to reflect on. tinyurl.com/y46bch97 #careerchange #careercoaching

Considering a career change? Here's a very helpful set of questions from @drtcp to reflect on. #careerchange #careercoaching hbr.org/2023/08/what-t…

Good news on the energy transition: The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Definitely worth a watch, Ronan O’Gara giving the most Irish team talk while actually speaking French. #rugby

It’s not just hot. Climate anomalies are emerging around the globe. washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

Please ignore the phrase "talented jerk" in the title of this article. The advice I offer here is intended for anyone who'd like to develop themselves into a better leader. investors.com/news/managemen… #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipskills

On the lunacy of certain rich tech bros: Reflexive contrarianism is a “brain rotting drug” leading to a loss of "the ability to...tell good evidence from bad, a total unanchoring of belief that leads them to cling to low quality contrarian fads.” @ModeledBehavior v @paulkrugman

Have you encountered either of these two behavior patterns in colleagues? • The controlling co-worker for whom it’s their way or the highway. • The overdependent co-worker who needs excessive reassurance and micromanaging. Great tips here! #anxiety washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

“Your job won’t be taken by AI; your job will be taken by someone who works with AI.” Dimitrios Tsekouras & @TeresaRamosM13 #IOCRotterdam

Leadership is not about pulling people to follow your path. It's about shining enough light for them to find their own route. Bosses aim to wield power. They issue commands to maintain control. Leaders strive to empower. They delegate authority to unleash potential.

Learning to listen to others in a way that makes them truly feel heard is one of the most important skills you can develop as a leader and as a human being. Deep #listening is the foundation of connection, support, and co-creation. fatherly.com/life/how-to-ma…