For those of us at Proffitt Management Solutions, leadership is a melody composed of knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits. Just as a conductor leads an
Innovation calls for disruption. Disruption leads to change, and sometimes, uncertainty. That’s why smart leaders develop the skills and behaviors necessary to effectively lead and
How well do the leaders in your organization understand vulnerability? What about you? With today’s emphasis on human relations, employee engagement and softer leadership skills,
Successful leaders who practice ethical persuasion are transparent, honest, vulnerable and accountable. They engage their employees in planning and two-way communication. They inspire dedicated and
Have you mastered leadership patience? It’s more important than ever; ask any leader who has successfully transformed an organization. Successful change takes time. It takes
Positive leaders have a genuinely encouraging mindset and determination to see the good in things. They continually battle negativity, model positivity and reinforce the expectation of a
In today’s dynamic environment, strengths-based teams with a diverse set of skills and personalities create resilient, sustainable, and more productive teams. You see, when paired
When it comes to employee engagement, adopting a philosophy that puts people first strengthens engagement, provided it’s backed by actions. I wrote about this mindset
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world
