Women drive innovation, strengthen teams, and deliver results—yet they remain underrepresented at the highest levels. This isn’t a talent gap, it’s an investment gap. At HAVEN, we help organizations unlock the full potential of women leaders. Our programs sharpen critical skills like negotiation, influence, and decision-making, ensuring women have the tools and opportunities to thrive. […]
Investing in Women Leaders Pays Off Read More »
Effective leadership is about managing the tension between immediate needs and long-term priorities. It’s tempting to focus on putting out fires and achieving quick wins—but shortcuts often come at a cost. On the flip side, leaders who are solely future-focused risk missing opportunities or neglecting urgent team needs. The art of leadership lies in striking
Leadership’s Balancing Act: Navigating the Now and the Next Read More »
Anyone else find that holidays are joyful and stressful? Even more so for those of us who work in companies where the fiscal year lines up with the calendar year. Ugh! We’re with you. Luckily, time off – even if only short breaks – helps. And in even better news, it doesn’t just improve well-being
Navigating Holiday Stress: Encouraging Teams to Unplug and Recharge Read More »
Did you know that Massachusetts organizations with 100 or fewer employees can receive up to $20,000 for employee training through the MA Workforce Training Express Grant Program? The application takes less than 15 minutes, and HAVEN is an approved provider in the directory (Class ID C-4293)! With this grant, your organization could cover up to
Unlock $20,000 in HAVEN Training Funds for Your Leaders in Just 15 Minutes! Read More »
Summer distractions are everywhere – schools out, the beach beckons, and many of our peers are off on vacations. Heck, as I write this, I’m watching my dog joyfully romp around in a lake, and I can’t help but smile at her goofiness. But let’s not forget, there’s work to be done! If you can’t
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Do you ever notice how no matter how much time you’ve got for something, work just seems to magically fill it up? It’s like the universe has this rule that work expands to fit whatever time you give it. You might think, “Oh, I’ll finish this project in two hours,” but then suddenly it takes
Breaking the Busyness Habit: A Call for Mindful Leadership Read More »
Some of you are gleefully beginning to schedule some in-person meetings. Of course, we are beyond excited for this development too. And we believe nothing replaces the value of a productive meeting among colleagues—be it virtual or in-person. We only want to offer the caution not to waste this transitory moment to confirm that meetings
Running good meetings Read More »
Many leaders come to us with aspirations for their direct reports to demonstrate stronger enterprise leadership. If you can relate, try one of these enterprise-focused questions with your direct reports to expand their horizons, elevate their game, and excite them about what’s possible. You’ll be amazed by what they say. Broadening Questions Beyond your functional
It’s goal-setting time: try expanding their horizons! Read More »
It’s no surprise that leaders come to HAVEN looking for answers to the riddle of great leadership. Many tell us that the methods they employed before no longer work. Some are frustrated by the conflicting feedback they receive from others about their behavior. And a few, who are at the end of their rope, will
Asking 1 question to be an even better leader Read More »
When we facilitate leadership development programs, no HAVEN workshop is as popular as our Navigating Difficult Conversations workshops. So, we wanted to alert you to a recent HBR article, “Managing a Polarized Workforce,” that beautifully dovetails with our methodology and offers tips and consideration of context that are so essential when welcoming diverse perspectives. Our favorite part? The “triangle”
Timely refresher about navigating difficult conversations Read More »
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