Do You Know Your Leadership Blind Spot?
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. Carl G. Jung We all have blind spots, regardless of how self-aware or talented we may be....
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The Appearance Factor: Looking Like a Leader
When discussing leadership potential, we typically focus on skills and experiences. However, we often subconsciously consider another trait: appearance. This topic can be subtle and uncomfortable, but it is important because first impressions are...
Leadership Lessons from an Unusual Source
We can find lessons in simple and complex experiences, pleasant and unpleasant ones, too. These experiences can reinforce simple concepts that are foundational for great leadership. I just experienced one of the unpleasant and...
The Underutilized Asset in Decision Making
Leaders make decisions every day. Some decisions are based on facts, while others rely on assumptions. However, many leaders utilize another skill when making decisions: Intuition. That involves being in touch with the emotional...
Timeless Truths The Best Leaders Follow
We live in a world that is constantly changing. Today, the pace of change is accelerating, driven by technology, politics, culture, and even economics. This rapid transformation demands that leaders-whether in corporate settings, education,...
Phrases That Sabotage Your Leadership
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your leadership credibility? Effective leaders not only share clear visions and direction, but they also choose their words wisely to communicate with clarity and commitment. That’s because certain phrases can...
Leadership Legacy: Defining the Future With Influence and Impact
Transformational leaders aspire to have a lasting influence that benefits future generations. This includes not only accomplishments, but also their character, principles, and relationships. A leadership legacy is the memorable and inspirational impact a...
Leading Through Chaos: Must Have Strategies to Thrive
Global disruption is increasing at an alarming rate. Now more than ever, leaders must equip themselves to guide their organizations through tumultuous times. This chaos can come from different sources for example, social changes,...
Are You Excluding Women?
Language is a powerful tool in our leadership toolkit. It shapes our thoughts and behaviors, and forms stereotypes. How are you using your language to drive inclusion? March 8 is celebrated as International...
Are You an Inclusive Leader?
There has been considerable discussion in the news about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) recently. Unfortunately, these discussions are often politically motivated, leading to a significant amount of misinformation and disinformation concerning DE&I. Regardless...
Leadership Lessons from Love in a Marriage
In interpersonal relationships, none is more foundational than marriage. This is when two people from different backgrounds choose to unite as one. In a similar way, when someone takes on a leadership role, whether...
