Why Smart Leaders Still Struggle to Act on Great Ideas
Some of us are doers. We have an idea and quickly execute it. We make it happen. We then make improvements as we go because it will never be perfect right out of the...
Germain Empowerment
The Power of Psychological Safety: Unleashing Team Potential in Leadership
Leaders who prioritize a psychologically safe space are focused on their most valuable assets: people. A psychologically safe space allows people to freely speak up without fear of retaliation. Results are exponentially better when...
How Leaders Safeguard Themselves: Essential Self-Protection Strategies
There is a basic responsibility that people expect from leaders: protection. Leaders are expected to protect those they serve, whether that means their families, employees, or teams. Consequently, in many communities, there is an...
Leaders, Be Aware of English: Silent Letters, Loud Consequences
Full disclosure: This post is simply having fun with a serious topic. It’s a call for us to loosen up and relax. Then add your perspective in the comments of this post. As they...
Why AI Can’t Replace Great Leaders – and How to Thrive with It
Leaders don’t just provide direction and manage tasks. They influence and inspire others. They cultivate environments that enable employees to deliver breakthrough results. This is only possible because of the human element. While artificial...
Breaking the Cycle of Mediocrity: How to Move from Ordinary to Extraordinary Leadership
There may be a silent danger lurking around. It causes us to be comfortable with average and just barely passing the grade. It drives us to justify being second best. It’s the enemy of...
Leading with Love: A Modern Approach to Effective Leadership
We have been deceived into thinking love is not a word that should be used in reference to leadership because it’s too feminine or immediately thought of in the context of romance. However,...
Leading with Purpose: Values-Driven Leadership
There is a leadership trait that should never be missed among our historical Black leaders: Values-Driven Leadership. Values-driven leadership is the approach where decisions and actions are made based on ethical and personal values....
Adaptive Leadership for Uncertain Times; Lead with Confidence
There are many things that no longer exist for leaders, and one of them is “business as usual.” The world has upended the status quo. Life and business as we knew them before no...
Setting Goals that Drive Results
Making new resolutions or setting goals can seem simple. Just declare a desire – like many do at the new year. You may even write it down. For example, your goal could be to...
Christmas Lessons for Every Leader
Christmas is a time when we are consumed with all the holiday preparations, festive decorations, and gift exchanges. It’s a time when we (mostly) pause to celebrate the most miraculous event. The birth of...
