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...
Category: Leadership Skills
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...
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....
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....
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,...
