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!

Annual reviews, quarterly reviews or even monthly reviews are not enough for performance improvement or engagement. This is

What does it mean for you to be courageous? The meaning of most things is unique to you.

Creativity is the 5th of the 8 C’s of Self Leadership we are exploring in our monthly series.

Curiosity Compassion Calmness …. 8 C’s of Self Leadership: Installment #4 – Connectedness What does it mean for

Feedback is critical not only for professional development but also adds great value personally. Let’s first be clear

One of the ways I find ‘calm’ in a moment involves my breath. I take a deep breath

As a coach of human beings, teams, and organizations I have encountered many ways of approaching the gifts

Have you heard that the primary purpose of life is found in and through relationships? Positive relationships require

What does it mean to be an inclusive leader? It is having the skill set to self-manage and

When your office becomes your home and your home becomes your office, it becomes difficult to see where

Motivation mystery solved! Learn about internal & external motivators and how to use them to your advantage. Motivation

Did you know we produce around 25% more trash during the holidays than any other time of year?