Leading yourself means being aware of your strengths and areas of opportunity. It means being honest with yourself about who you are and what you are capable of. Only when you have a strong sense of self-awareness can you begin to lead others authentically and effectively.
Leadership is not a rank. It's an approach. Leadership is not about making people do things. It's about the ability to inspire them to do something. Being a leader today means having the knowledge, skills, competence, and understanding of engaging, motivating, and managing people.
Steve Young said, “perception is the reality. If you are perceived to be something, you might as well be it because that’s the truth in people’s minds.” When people feel poorly about an employee it creates a bad reputation. Consequently, … Read more
There are many rules of leadership, but none are as important as understanding it isn’t about you. When you enter a formal leadership role, you stop being the picture and start being the picture frame. This single character trait distinguishes … Read more
Finding a qualified candidate to hire is hard, especially in our current job market. According to Glassdoor, the average company in the United States spends $4,000 to hire a new employee, taking up to 52 days to fill an open … Read more
Being too eager for career advancement when you haven’t earned it can dampen your talent and ambition. It can be frustrating for you because you feel stuck in a menial job. It frustrates your employer because it causes a negative … Read more
When you have felt enthusiastic, encouraged, energized, motivated, and engaged at work, you had an inspiring leader. You were certain that what you did mattered and that you were making a difference. What makes an inspirational leader? What are the … Read more
The reputation of a team is dependant on the branding done by the leader. Some leaders have mastered the art of communicating. They socialize their group in such a way that the organization has a good understanding of what the … Read more
The quality of the leader contributes significantly to the success of those they lead. We are in a cycle of daily examples of the consequences of poor leadership. According to Gallup, “bad managers cost businesses billions of dollars each year.” … Read more
The best leaders are those with the ability to inspire people to reach great heights of performance and success. Inspiring leaders are like a magnetic force that pulls people towards something that stirs their heart, mind, or spirit. Inspiration is … Read more
You know a good leader when you are working for one. Articulating the specifics of what they do that makes them so great is hard. There are five daily habits of great leaders that help them identify hidden potential and … Read more
Employees want to feel valued. They want to know their efforts and dedication are appreciated. The average person spends 90,000 hours at work. As a result, work has a huge impact on their quality of life. How do you make … Read more
It shouldn’t be a surprise that when you reach a leadership role it is not about you but is about the people you are leading. If that is a surprise you need to re-evaluate your role as a leader. When … Read more
Regularly asking yourself tough questions is an agile and lightweight way of keeping yourself aligned and progressing your goals. Asking yourself questions is great for self-reflection. Self-reflection is necessary when you are working on improving yourself. As a result of … Read more