People use guides for many reasons: hunting, traveling, rafting, etc. But leaders are on a journey too, and it can be worth having a guide assist you in reaching your greatest accomplishments. Here are 3 things to look for when choosing a guide, coach, or consultant.
Read moreDis-ability or Different-ability? 6 Leadership Lessons from Those Who Are Different
There are about 40 million people in the U.S. living with some type of disability. People with disabilities have extraordinary abilities, or what I call “different-abilities.” Here are six lessons from them that we can apply to our life and leadership.
Read moreAddict or Life Saver? How to See the Full Picture & Resist Faulty Conclusions
A drug addict runs into the ER with a baby that is almost dead. Is she an addict or a life saver? Here are 9 ways for us to see the full picture of the situation we are dealing with and decrease the risk of reaching faulty conclusions.
Read moreStarting 2021 with Advice from Those Ahead of You
When I am stuck in traffic, I always wonder, “What is going on up ahead? Would those drivers with a better perspective tell me to turn around?” So, to start out the new year, we asked a number of our consultants and clients to share their best advice for other leaders. Here are the three themes that surfaced most often.
Read moreWhat We Can Learn About Leadership From Clark Griswold
The Griswolds. Clark. Ellen. Cousin Eddie. There is a reason National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is one of the most popular Christmas movies in American culture – it presents a view of the imperfections of life, family, and relationships. Here are six leadership lessons that we can learn from Clark Griswold this Christmas.
Read moreFeedback: How to Handle Feedback as a Leader [VIDEO]
“Can I give you some feedback?” Those six words can be hard to hear, especially for those in leadership. Here are five ways to handle feedback as a leader.
Read more8 Leadership Practices From Our Most Successful Clients
We are thankful when we can help a client. But we also love what we learn from them. Here are eight leadership practices we have seen in some of our most successful clients.
Read more6 Leadership Lessons from Those Who Lead from Behind
Every successful leader has someone behind them, working behind the scenes to shape and help them. Here are six things we can learn from those who lead from behind.
Read moreThe 4 Seasons of Leadership Every Leader Will Experience
Similar to the seasons of weather, leaders also go through seasons. If you are in a tough season of leadership, do not be discouraged – seasons are not supposed to be permanent. Here are the four seasons of leadership that every leader will experience.
Read moreServing Fatigue: When Helping Results in Weariness
There’s muscle fatigue, giving fatigue, caregiving fatigue, and even parenting fatigue. But there is another we commonly see in our work with leaders: serving fatigue. Here are some of the most common causes and a few suggestions for managing it in your life.
Read moreHow Do You Lead? 6 Standard Approaches to Leading
What are you most known for in your leadership style? There is no perfect standard approach to leadership, but each can have consequences when not used in the right context. Here are 6 of the most common approaches to leadership.
Read moreQuestions Every Leader or Owner Should Be Asking Right Now
We are now in week three of Covid-19 in the US, and there is an ever-growing abundance of webinars, blogs, articles, and podcasts, all offering advice. While it is good to listen and learn, it is equally important to make sure you are asking yourself, your board, and your team the right questions. Here are 19 questions we believe you should be considering over the next few weeks.
Read moreHow to Thrive Under the Strains of Leadership
Some days the phone doesn’t stop ringing, the emails are constant, and there are multiple knocks on the door. You and I are not the first to experience this strain which comes from clinging to the role of a lonely, central leader. Here are 5 key steps to relieving that strain without diminishing your impact.
Read moreGrit: 6 Ways to Lead with Grit [VIDEO]
Success in leadership takes more than talent, a high IQ, wealth, or good looks. It takes grit – the ability to persevere when faced with challenges. Watch this video to learn 6 ways to lead with grit and become more effective in your leadership.
Read more5 Daily Actions of Leaders That Will Be Remembered (in a Positive Way!)
Think about all of the leaders for whom you have worked. I bet some trigger unkind thoughts because of how little they added to your life, but others give you pause because of how great they were – how they added energy, value, and positivity to your life. If you want to be favorably remembered by those you now lead, consider doing these five things – every day.
Read moreThe 6 Greatest Fears Leaders Face & What to Do About Them
While many leaders try to portray themselves as fearless, they are mere mortals with fears common to us all. And, what we fear most can ultimately begin to rule us. Here are 6 of the most common fears leaders face and what to do about them.
Read moreLeadership: 3 Ways to Lead Well [VIDEO]
There are examples of bad leadership all around us. Unfortunately, we can’t change others, but we can make improvements in our own leadership. Watch this video to learn three simple ways to lead well.
Read moreLeading Blind: The Common Occurrence of Blind Spots & How to Correct Them
Picture yourself with a blindfold on and then attempting to drive a car (bad idea and also illegal!), or to walk your dog, or to throw a Frisbee. It’s hard to picture anything but problems emerging. The same is true for those who lead but with the inability to see what they should be able to. This results in leading blind, and the outcomes can often be embarrassing at best, and at worst, damaging to ourselves and others. Here are four of the most telling signs of blind spots and five ways to correct them.
Read moreA Mistake Was Made, But It Wasn’t My Fault
Mistakes happen and are almost always a result of human error – which means they aren’t going away anytime soon. While we need to strive to prevent as many mistakes as possible, we also need to respond appropriately when they happen. Here are some of the most common reactions when confronted with an error and a few suggestions on a better way to respond.
Read more2 Key Characteristics of Influential Leaders
Few things are more energizing than getting to watch a gifted leader at work. And, few things are more irritating than watching an incompetent person pretend to lead! Leaders with influence have a healthy blend of ability complimented by confidence. Here is a simple matrix to identify four types of leaders. Where are you? And where are members of your team?
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