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Managing Well is our weekly series, offering practical tools, real-world strategies, and thoughtful reflections to help you navigate the complex aspects of leadership. From building trust by giving honest and clear feedback to having the necessary conversations, we provide guidance on creating teams that work well and feel well.

Grounded in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, each post offers perspective and guidance for accountable, human-centered leadership.

Because managing others well always begins with managing ourselves.

Get practical tools for the hard parts of leadership.

Grounded in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, each post offers perspective and guidance for accountable, human-centered leadership.

Because managing others well always begins with managing ourselves.

General, Leadership

Establishing a Joyful Work Culture: Lessons from Creativity Strategist Dr. Natalie Nixon

I spoke with Dr. Natalie Nixon, a creative strategist and thought leader, about creativity and play at work. Through her Wonder and Rigor model, Dr. Nixon reveals how we can combine structure and play to foster creativity, enhance emotional intelligence, and ultimately achieve deeper satisfaction in our careers and lives. Here are some of the…

General, Leadership, NEW at The Ladipo Group

End of Year

Celebrating 20 years in business was a huge milestone for us in 2024, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for being part of our journey! We’re filled with gratitude and look forward to many more milestones in the coming years. Wishing you a joyous new year!

General, Leadership

Excellence with Ease™: It Doesn’t Have To Be So Hard

Do you ever think, “It shouldn’t be this hard”? Whether it’s a challenging project at work or a strained relationship, sometimes it feels like the effort required is more trouble than it’s worth. But what if there was a way to do things with less struggle and more ease? One of our core values at…

Anxiety, Confidence, General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress

Overwhelm to Ease: The Power of Trash, Transfer, Trim, and Treasure in Your Busy Life

The To-Do List Trap It’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of “to-do lists,” especially around the holidays. We think that once we cross everything off our list, we’ll finally be able to relax and enjoy the end of the year. How often do we catch ourselves saying, “I just need to…

General, Leadership

3 Common Leadership Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them

You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt frustrated by workplace culture. Many leaders struggle to navigate the evolving dynamics of today’s workforce. To successfully lead through this change, moving beyond outdated methods is essential. Here are three common mistakes leaders make during this cultural evolution—and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Overlooking the Value of…

Anxiety, Depression, Empathy, Leadership, Seasonal Depression, Stress

Grieving at Work: Practical Ways Managers Can Help

For many, the holidays are an emotionally challenging time. Alongside joyful celebrations, there are often experiences of loss and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. We may have the support we need in our personal lives, but how do we manage the complexity of grief when we’re at work? I had…

Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care

Stay As Long As You Can Be Kind: EQ Skills to Navigate the Holidays

The workplace and family structures aren’t so different. Both have rules—often unspoken—that we must follow to feel included, connected, and valued. Because we have a deep human need for belonging, it’s easy to find ourselves engaging in behaviors that don’t always serve us, from laughing off inappropriate jokes to staying quiet when someone is being…

Anxiety, Current News, Depression, Grief, Self-care, Stress

Feeling Pressure? How to Manage Through Turbulent Times

With an election behind us, Thanksgiving around the corner, and the push to meet end-of-year goals, this is a stressful and exhausting time, personally and professionally. Rather than give up and accept that this has to be a hard time, there are some strategies we can use to create more ease. How do we manage…

Current News

Civility at Work Matters More Than Ever: 3 Ways to Stay Grounded Amid the Chaos

As the dust settles from another highly contentious election cycle, I realize how hopeful I was that the vitriol would stop once the election ended. In reality, it’s only getting worse. On social media, on college campuses, and in workplaces, the offensive and dehumanizing comments have intensified since last week. While divisiveness may be the…

Current News

Tonya Ladipo Talks Workplace Wellness on Insight, a Philadelphia Community Podcast

Addressing mental health in the workplace is not only a moral imperative but also makes good business sense, contributing to a healthier and more productive work environment. In a recent interview with Loraine Ballard Morrill on the iHeart podcast Insight, The Ladipo Group CEO Tonya Ladipo shared her insights on the importance of mental health…

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