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
I like to say “Action illuminates priorities and creates clarity.” In the pursuit of any significant goal, the act of taking the first step is what sets apart dreamers from achievers. Thinking about, planning, defining, sharing, and a myriad of other things can all be important to the idea of
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
For those of you in the C-suite, there is a constant need to learn and improve. My favorite way of doing this is through reading. Harry Truman once said “Not every reader is a leader. But all leaders are readers.” I believe that reading is as essential as ever. When
The constant juggling act of leadership can sometimes leave you feeling like you’re swimming in a sea of tasks. But fear not, because we’ve got your back with some real-world solutions to help you conquer that overwhelm and come out on top. Mastering Leadership Overwhelm: Practical Tips for Success 1.
Do you believe “leadership matters”? As someone who started out my career working for John Maxwell, I do! In fact I believe that “everything rises and falls on leadership”, as John always says. So what, exactly, is leadership? That’s an age old question, and one which each of us, in the end, really
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
We live in a world built for distraction. We receive literally thousands of messages, sounds and images every single day trying to steal our focus from what is important and productive. Being able to focus in today’s world is, almost quite literally, a superpower! Those that can master the art
