Developing the Next Generation of Leaders Leadership DevelopmentTake a moment to think about the best leader you ever had. It doesn’t have to have been a “boss” – they could have been a camp counselor, a teacher, a mentor, or a friend of your parents who taught you a lot about life. Think about the character traits they possessed. Think about how […] Read More
Methods to Measure the Key Performance Indicators of your Team Leadership DevelopmentHow do you measure your success as a leader? You look at the wellbeing of your employees – full stop. But, this can be such a broad concept. How do you actually measure the wellbeing and fulfillment of your people, and therefore know whether you’re leading effectively? Below are some tangible methods to measure a […] Read More
The Conversation for Action Leadership DevelopmentDo you waste your time having conversations? Your first impulse is probably to say no until you start to remember all the times you’ve regretted engaging with someone because they: Wouldn’t or couldn’t understand your perspective Often seemed to misunderstand what you were asking or explaining Took too long to reach a common conclusion or […] Read More
Do You Possess the Values of a Truly Courageous Leader? Leadership DevelopmentThere are many positive character traits and skills that good leaders possess naturally – a cheerful disposition, boldness, and confidence. But, there are some important values that really effective leaders have that make the difference between a courageous leader and “just another boss.” The good news is that all these values, unlike inborn character traits, […] Read More
Are Your Habits and Behaviors Hurting Your Team? Leadership DevelopmentAccording to the book “Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top” by David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo (2003), there are 11 behaviors that will mess with even the best attempt at being an effective leader. I’ve picked out 3 to write about today, but I encourage […] Read More
Ego Free Leadership Leadership DevelopmentWhen you find a true leader, you know it. You see it in their humility, reliability, and their integrity.” I talked about reward vs. responsibility-centered leadership recently, and how checking your motive for being a leader is crucial to the progress of your team and organization. If you’ve made it your mission to focus on […] Read More
What’s Your Motive? Leadership DevelopmentWhen was the last time you asked yourself… “Why did I choose to be a leader?” If it’s been a while, read on because you might be making some big mistakes in your leadership role without even knowing it. And as a result, your team and your organization may be suffering. According to Patrick Lencioni, […] Read More
Ability is Only a Slice of the Leadership Pie Leadership DevelopmentLeadership. It’s been written about hundreds upon hundreds of times. There are countless books on leadership. I often wonder, then, why we don’t seem to be evolving, growing, and prospering more as a result of all the information, advice, and strategies out there. It’s right there, at our fingertips, to embrace and put into motion. […] Read More