Leadership matters. We hear this, or something like this, all the time. A simple search on Amazon reveals thousands of titles to choose from. Leadership conferences abound. But why? Why does leadership matter and how does it impact your organization in practical ways? The short answer is this: leadership matters
In the realm of business and organizational dynamics, leadership and management have often been viewed as two distinct and separate roles. Leadership is seen as the ability to inspire and guide a team towards a common vision, while management focuses on the day-to-day operations and tasks that keep an organization
It’s often said that people don’t leave jobs; they leave bosses. While the allure of a better salary or career growth might seem like compelling reasons to hop jobs, research consistently shows that the quality of management remains a crucial factor in employee satisfaction and retention. So, what makes a
The leadership landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, with increased focus on soft skills as a core part of effective leadership. Here are the top 10 soft skills leaders need to succeed in today’s world: 1. Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify, use, understand, and
Change is inevitable. Change can be of great benefit, but often comes with great challenges. And it’s important to understand when change should be initiated. In our last article we shared 4 reasons change might be necessary, including: danger, datedness, direction & dimension. Click here to learn more about these reasons. The process
Change happens. Whether we want it to or not, it happens in our lives and organizations. Leading & managing change can be one of the most challenging aspects of our roles. But doing it well can be the difference between thriving and dying on the vine. Some of the benefits
Your organization will only go to the level that you and your team can take it.” Greg J Baird If the above statement is true, we as leaders must focus on not only growing ourselves but also building a great team around us. Great teams help us maximize our organizations. Great
Every organization wants to be successful. But most do not have a framework that they work within. More often than not, organizations are reactive rather than proactive. They don’t have a plan. As a result, they often fail to achieve the success they are looking for. Of course, every organization
