Leadership actions should be both consistent and effective. It’s much harder to get things done if you are focused on the wrong things and executing sporadically. Your employees need to believe that you know what you are doing and the best way to demonstrate that is through your actions.
One of the reasons Shaw's writing remains relevant is his understanding of human nature. People are complicated. We aren't always rational, consistent, or particularly good at recognizing our own contradictions.…
What interests me about Emerson is the tension between listening to others and maintaining the independence to think for yourself. How do you surround yourself with smart, experienced people, take…
As the world navigates disruptive times, empathy has never been a more critical leadership virtue. In fact, it…
A Leader's courage inspires teams, drives innovation, and challenges the status quo. Someone has to push the limits…
This is part 2 in a series on Virtuous Leadership, featuring insights from Alex Havard, founder of the…
How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership Lead with wisdom, not just willpower.What if…
Virtuous leadership offers a path to success that is sustainable, ethical, and deeply rewarding. By embracing virtues like…
Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day extends beyond enjoying the festive greenery and toasting to good health—it's about appreciating the…
Based on the provided sections from "On Leadership and Business" by Ed Robinson, the book presents a comprehensive…
The crux of leadership, especially during times of turbulence or uncertainty, is undeniably tied to maintaining a sharp…
Failure happens. No one gets it right every time. In the journey of business, not every leader sails…
It's essential to remember that everyone deserves respect and that all individuals are created equal, regardless of their…
Jeff Shaara's "The Frozen Hours" offers more than a historical narrative; it's a treasure trove of leadership wisdom.…
The Transformational Leadership Role A practical role framework to set direction, align people, and deliver results. This isn’t…
As a business advisor who has worked with hundreds of businesses over the past 25 years, from startups…
It's a challenging journey, but one that's necessary. In a world rife with increasing darkness, it is our…
Do you keep postponing work you need to do? The problem probably stems from one of three things:…
Throughout history, virtuous behaviors by leaders have served as the bedrock upon which thriving societies and successful businesses…
Clarity beats anxiety. Choose the few moves that matter, name the owners, and build the weekly habit that…
In your high-performance journey, you'll need to be courageous too. The road to high performance is daunting. By…
No matter how great your work, your colleagues, or your organization may be, problems are a part of…
CEOs are given the authority to lead by the rules of corporate governance. They gain additional influence and…
Make Every Week Count Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of intentional planning, focus, and action. The…
High Performance — Why I Recommend It If you want to raise your game—in work, sports, school, or…
The Fifth Agreement Speak with integrity. See clearly. Live awakened. In a noisy, divided world, The Fifth Agreement…
Why This Book Matters Life and leadership come at us fast. Whether it’s running a business, managing a…
Standards Matter and You Should Stick To Them One thing I see plaguing most organizations today is a…
Donald T. Phillips, in his book Martin Luther King on Leadership, does an impressive job of providing significant…
Overcoming obstacles is a discipline of three critical steps. It begins with how we look at our specific…
Growth is hard work. For the past 27 years, I’ve worked as an executive coach, Vistage Chair, trainer…
The hesitance to ask for help can keep us bogged down in more work than is necessary and…
As leaders, sometimes we’re truly “on,” and sometimes we’re not. Why is that? What separates the episodes of…
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