Gallaher Edge Blog
Nature vs. Nurture It’s easy to look at Elizabeth Holmes and fixate on the observable traits that make her seem odd. Her voice (is it naturally that low?), her big eyes (does she blink enough?), or her all-black wardrobe (copying Steve Jobs or is she really different enough because “he wore jeans”?) – it is Read More
As the court interviews citizens, looking to find impartial jurors in the case against Elizabeth Holmes, I wonder who they’ll select. The judgmental older woman, shaking her head in disapproval, thinking, “How could she do that?” The confused young man, wondering, “How could she keep the company operating for so long when the product didn’t Read More
As the CEO of a global technology contracting firm, you know culture matters. And in the last few years, you put your money where your mouth is – in a big way – working to create an effective culture at your company. One year ago, you hired Randolph as the new Vice President of Corporate Read More
Football season is almost here, and you know what THAT means at the office. People wearing team jerseys to work on Fridays, decorating their cubicles in team colors, ragging on each other in the lunchroom, and making bets on their favorite teams. You’re from New York and you’re used to people getting all excited about Read More
You just started a new job at a global events company, and you have a big task ahead of you. The company is growing and succeeding like never before and they have locations all over the country, with new offices coming online every couple of months. The problem is, it feels like 20 different companies, Read More
Your CEO, Jim, came to you yesterday and said he noticed that cliques seem to be forming in your department. You, Jim, and your fellow department heads are really focusing this year on team cohesion and creating a workplace where each person feels valued and included. You’ve taken your team on retreats and discussed ways Read More
Check out Dr. Laura Gallaher’s interview with Allison Walsh and Dr. Angela Phillips on Dear Mind, You Matter! Laura discusses self-awareness, how to re-examine when we feel ourselves getting defensive and the “beautiful intentions” of the inner critic (and how to get her to quiet down!). Click here to listen to the episode or tune Read More
You just got the call you were dreading. Your top CRM consultant, Jay, is leaving to go to a bigger consulting firm. Jay’s skill set is in high demand and you were aware that he was constantly getting calls and offers from recruiters. You’ve been proactive in rewarding him with frequent pay increases, and you’ve Read More
Do you ever wonder what your employees really want, or what they really NEED, when it comes to feeling engaged and productive at work? As a leader of people, you care (sometimes it might feel like too much) about them, but sometimes you struggle with understanding them. And if you don’t know what’s driving them, Read More
In order to have a great organization that achieves anything of consequence, you must have great teams. As we partner with teams to help them become more effective, our focus is on three things: alignment, trust, and collaboration. Alignment ensures everyone is working together and not fighting over priorities, trust provides the social lubricant for interpersonal interactions and collaboration enables Read More