Honesty is all about being truthful, sincere, and straightforward in our thoughts, words, and actions. It’s more than just avoiding lies; it’s about embracing transparency, authenticity, and integrity in every aspect of life.
In the small business world, discussions often center around key leadership qualities like resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking. Yet, one critical element that frequently goes
In life and business, resilience is a vital trait that determines not just survival but also the ability to thrive amidst challenges. For small business
Throughout my 25+ years of studying leadership, I’ve been privileged to witness countless successful leaders in action. People often ask me about the key qualities
In an era where leadership is not just about directing from the top but also about inspiring and influencing from within, courage emerges as a
I am regularly flabbergasted by the number of professional people I interact with who think it is okay to just miss meetings and/or deadlines as it suits them. This is especially true when it come to philanthropic or voluntary responsibilities. I do my best to give people the benefit of the doubt and understand that they can be stretched way too thin, but after awhile, why should this be anyone’s problem but their own. Whatever happened to personal responsibility? We are all busy. We are all striving to find work-life balance. Life is about making choices and establishing priorities.
There is no such thing as passive leadership. Leaders lead – it really is that simple. Instead of shying away from a challenge, leaders embrace it. When others are hesitant to take action, leaders step up and seize the initiative. Instead of folding under pressure, leaders thrive under the spotlight and find the harder parts of their job the most rewarding. Leaders intuitively know that everything important begins and ends with them, but the middle part is a team effort and they allow others to step up and share their individual and collective strengths as needed. The best leaders only say “I” when it involves shouldering the blame, but say “we” when it means sharing the credit.