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.
Leadership culture is how things are done; it’s how people interact, make decisions, and influence others. Leaders’ own conscious and unconscious beliefs drive decisions and behaviors, and repeated behaviors become leadership practices. Because these practices eventually become the patterns of … Read more
Employee layoffs are never easy. Leaders have to make a lot of tough decisions, and often they are under a great deal of pressure. Unfortunately, many leaders make mistakes during employee layoffs that can have serious consequences. This blog post … Read more
It’s easy to be fooled by narcissistic leaders. They happily create a culture where the promise of results is more enticing than the results themselves. After all, a promise of results is essential for any organization. But when a leader … Read more
Inclusion is critical, especially in the workplace. Showing support for LGBTQ+ is something that leaders and managers need to prioritize if they want their organization to truly welcome LGBTQ+ employees. Too often, organizations will hang up a rainbow flag during … Read more
When you lead with gratitude, others are drawn to you. They want to be a part of what you’re doing because they feel appreciated. Expressing gratitude is one of the most essential things a leader can do for their team. … Read more
Nothing infuriates me more than when managers blame employees for issues. It is too easy for managers to blame their employees when things go wrong. With each rung of the ladder they climb, they are less likely to accept responsibility. … Read more
Making time for deep thinking and deep work is essential for leadership effectiveness. This means scheduling time each day (or week) to focus on your most important tasks without interruption. Intentionally setting aside this time makes a huge difference in … Read more
People always ask me how I do what I do. They want to know how I’ve created high-performing teams, created strong office cultures, and developed high-performing leaders. However, extraordinary workplace cultures and high-performing teams don’t just happen. They result from … Read more
The best leaders understand the power of inspiration. They know that motivation is essential, but inspiration is what truly changes people’s lives. When you are inspired, you are pulled toward something that stirs your heart, mind, and spirit. You become … Read more
We all make mistakes. It is inevitable, and we should embrace our failures as a way to learn from them. But what happens when you don’t know you are making a mistake? You will never be able to fix it, … Read more
As a business leader, you have an endless list of chores to complete and work to do, but it doesn’t seem like enough time is on your side. Over the last 20 years, we’ve created an always-on culture of relentless … Read more
Active listening is a powerful tool for leaders. It can help you gain insight and respect from those around you and build relationships. Active listening is an important skill that all leaders should develop at any level in their organization. … Read more