20 ways leaders stay grounded and motivated in changing times

Shayne Fitz-Coy contributed to Fast Company’s expert panel, “15 reasons why working virtually helps companies and teams thrive.” IT AMPLIFIES THE HIDDEN STRENGTH OF INTROVERTED EMPLOYEES. On-site work can be a living hell for introverts. One benefit of transitioning to a fully remote workplace is that introverts can thrive without the constant office prattle. In…

Shayne Fitz-Coy contributed to Fast Company’s expert panel, “20 strategies to address today’s complex business challenges.” CREATE A PROBLEM BOARD. Kill the suggestion box and build a “problem board” instead. At our company, we don’t reward answers, we reward people for spotting unknowns and naming problems publicly. The biggest creativity killer isn’t a lack of…

Shayne Fitz-Coy contributed to Fast Company’s expert panel, “20 tips to boost employee wellness and lower absentee rates.” MAKE YOUR COMPANY WORK ENVIRONMENT A FUN DESTINATION. To promote employee wellness and reduce absenteeism, employers can focus on joy. Often, we get so focused on the bottom line that we forget to make the work environment…

Shayne Fitz-Coy contributed to Forbes’s expert panel, “How Emerging Market Real Estate Investors Can Assess And Mitigate Risk.” Do A “Coffee Shop Test” While others obsess over market data, I prefer the “coffee shop test.” Spend a few days in an area to observe traffic patterns, routines, commutes and development momentum. Quantitative analysis can be…

Shayne Fitz-Coy contributed to Fast Company’s expert panel, “18 proven advertising strategies to maximize brand exposure.” FOCUS ON TRUST OVER REACH TO BUILD LASTING CONNECTIONS Spend less time chasing reach and more time earning trust. Instead of aiming for maximum exposure, we’re asking: “What if we only had one chance to say something meaningful?” Think…

Shayne Fitz-Coy contributed to Fast Company’s expert panel, “Industry shifting? 18 leaders share their challenges and solutions.” LACKING SPONSORSHIP RESOURCES My firm focuses on lower middle-market buyouts. The rise of unfunded sponsors and the increase in Main Street-focused PE funds have added complexity to lower middle-market acquisitions, particularly in the $10 million to $30 million…