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HABITAT FOR LEADERSHIP

INFLUENCING POSITIVE CHANGE, ONE LEADER AT A TIME

Habitat for Leadership Lab

HFL Lab

HFL (Habitat for Leadership) Lab is a collection of do-it-yourself tips on relevant topics that assist in professional and personal development.

Our written materials are either articles or blogs. They are sourced from peer-reviewed journals, books, and some are from anecdotal evidence (personal observation). Click on the title below to access the full article or click on view all. Also, feel free to request a topic of interest or submit a question in the comment section below each post. Thank you!

"Unlock Your Creativity: Why 'Yes And' Is the Ultimate Brainstorming Tool!"

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Feb 21
2 min

"Unlock Your Creativity: Why 'Yes And' Is the Ultimate Brainstorming Tool!"

Discover why using 'Yes And' is the ultimate brainstorming tool! Learn how leadership coaching can take your creativity to the next level.

"Unlocking the Power of Curiosity: Why Leaders Need to Embrace this Magical Verb"

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Feb 21
2 min

"Unlocking the Power of Curiosity: Why Leaders Need to Embrace this Magical Verb"

Discover the power of curiosity in leadership. Learn how to drive innovation, build strong relationships, and achieve your goals.

Conflict Resolution: The Art of Avoiding Fisticuffs!

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Jan 31
5 min

Conflict Resolution: The Art of Avoiding Fisticuffs!

Struggling to resolve conflicts in your personal & professional life? Get the ultimate guide on conflict resolution with our new blog!

Why Time Management Fails - Discover the Benefits of Prioritization!

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Jan 16
4 min

Why Time Management Fails - Discover the Benefits of Prioritization!

Time management is a crucial skill for anyone who wants to get the most out of their day. However, many people struggle to properly...

Understanding Executive Presence

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Jan 11
6 min

Understanding Executive Presence

Executive presence is an important characteristic for those in upper-level positions. It encompasses a range of qualities; from the way...

Experience the Power of Leadership: A Reflection on Your Leadership Journey

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Dec 19, 2022
4 min

Experience the Power of Leadership: A Reflection on Your Leadership Journey

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you feel like you have the potential to lead?

Pitfalls of avoiding tough conversations in the workplace

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Nov 30, 2022
3 min

Pitfalls of avoiding tough conversations in the workplace

How to have tough conversations at work and why it matters

Productivity Hacks that You Need to Know

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Oct 30, 2022
2 min

Productivity Hacks that You Need to Know

Productivity hacks that you need to know

Fall Financial Inventory: Improving your Money Relationship

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Sep 8, 2022
3 min

Fall Financial Inventory: Improving your Money Relationship

Take an audit of your financial and money relationship.

Leadership Fitness

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Jul 2, 2022
4 min

Leadership Fitness

Understanding what it means to be a fit leader and developing effective leadership skills.

Transformational or Servant Leadership?

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Jun 22, 2022
2 min

Transformational or Servant Leadership?

Leadership is a massive subject. You will find many effective leadership types, studies, and competencies. Transformational and Servant...

Why does having your own Coach matter?

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

May 22, 2022
2 min

Why does having your own Coach matter?

Why does having your own professional coach matter?

Coming to America

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

May 14, 2022
3 min

Coming to America

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. My journey to coming to United States.

Spring Cleaning Your Money Relationship

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Apr 30, 2022
3 min

Spring Cleaning Your Money Relationship

A quick guide to financial Wellness. For an impactful experience, you’ll need your pen and paper for two mini reflection exercises. The...

How to Budget your Energy and Why it Matters

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Mar 21, 2022
3 min

How to Budget your Energy and Why it Matters

Budgeting your energy matters

Things we can Learn from Volodymyr Zelensky's Effective Leadership

Alisha Fitzgerald

Mar 21, 2022
2 min

Things we can Learn from Volodymyr Zelensky's Effective Leadership

Learning from Ukraine's President Zelensky's leadership

Journey to Self Love

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Feb 14, 2022
2 min

Journey to Self Love

According to Oxford’s dictionary self-love is defined as “regard for one's own well-being and happiness (chiefly considered as a...

Clarity

Lisa DiMatteo, PCC

Feb 14, 2022
2 min

Clarity

I started writing a series highlighting the 8 C’s of self-leadership by giving credit to its originator, Richard Schwartz, PhD and the...

Love is in the Air

Alisha Fitzgerald

Feb 14, 2022
2 min

Love is in the Air

February is the month people can’t help thinking about love and romance. Even if you try not to think about it, you can’t escape the TV...

How to Create Achievable Goals

Charlene Birk, MA, PCC

Jan 24, 2022
3 min

How to Create Achievable Goals

‘Tis the season to push the reset button. It is the new year after all! It’s time to commit to new goals as well as renew our...

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