Vision: Moving from Dream to Action
We all have dreams of a better future, whether it’s personal or professional. However, turning a dream into a reality is no laughing matter, as it can be quite challenging. That’s most often because...
Tagged: Communication
Find Your Authentic Leadership Voice: Strategies for Effective, Confident Communication
Every leader needs an effective voice to influence. It affects how a leader is heard and perceived. It also impacts career trajectory. When you operate in your leadership voice, the results are transformative. Leadership...
Pruning Practices for Authentic Leaders: Strategies to Eliminate Deadweight
“He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful” John 15:2 (NIV) Organizational Transformation starts...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
