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When Character Traits Become Weaknesses

In the work I do as a coach, we discuss how the very character traits that peg a leader as having high-potential may prevent them from

August 29, 2019 1 Comment

Resilient Leadership is Built on a Solid Foundation

Resilient leadership is built on a solid foundation: it requires a healthy mindset to take the most prudent steps. You certainly don’t have to look far

September 28, 2017 No Comments

Resilient Leadership: What Were They Thinking?!?

It’s no joke: resilient leadership requires the right mindset. When faced with a setback or crisis, the best of the best leaders know how, and

September 25, 2017 No Comments

Resilient Leadership: Becoming the Best of the Best

Do you demonstrate resilient leadership? Let me ask you this: do setbacks give you an advantage? Leaders who have become the best of the best

September 21, 2017 1 Comment

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Avoiding Leadership Drift

October 22, 2024 No Comments

Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,

Employee Engagement: Your Secret Weapon

October 22, 2024 No Comments

Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects

The Traps of Consensus-Style Leadership

October 1, 2024 No Comments

Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken

Lead Better See More

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw