How to Unlock the Power of Affirmations
Imagine this. You did something amazing. Someone tells you what a great job you did. What would your logical reaction be? “No. Please don’t tell me anything nice!” Or “Thank you for your kind...
Author: Kennedy Germain
Is Your Personality Getting in the Way?
Our personalities have a significant influence on how we behave, think, and lead others. This shows up clearly in the differences between an outgoing person and an introvert. An outgoing person can command attention...
Preparing for the Future: Lead, Don’t Panic
Preparing for the future is like packing a bag for a trip without knowing where you are going, what the weather or terrain will be like at the location, or even how long the...
The Secret to Solid Job Experience: It’s Not About Time.
In today’s competitive work environment, actively tackling job challenges is much more valuable than simply spending time in a comfortable role without engaging fully. The accumulated depth and diversity of experiences distinguish true leaders...
Guardrails: A Tool for Empowerment
Empowerment requires both autonomy and an understanding of limits, known as guardrails. These define safe boundaries, allowing team members to pursue creative solutions while minimizing risk. While they may seem restrictive, in reality, leadership...
Keys to Accepting Feedback
I’ve received numerous trainings on how to give negative feedback, but few on how to accept it. In reality, the ability to accept negative feedback is an essential quality of effective leadership. It’s true....
Caution Leaders: Idioms With the Wrong Messages
In today’s fast-paced world, where truth and data can easily be distorted, leaders must communicate clearly and with intent. This includes the use of idioms and familiar phrases. The words of a leader carry...
How Leaders Stay Above the Noise
We live in a fast-paced era where we are constantly bombarded with business pressures, information overload, and constant connectivity. This forms part of the distraction, making it increasingly challenging for leaders to stay focused...
Thoughtless Leadership: The Human Cost
The life of a leader involves making many decisions, ranging from simple approvals of a $25 business item to complex multi-million-dollar contracts. Some of these decisions are tough and decisive, with significant consequences for...
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....
