Whoever coined the phrase “fearless leader” must not have been a leader. Because “fear” and “leadership” go together hand in hand. Talk to any effective leader and they will tell you that fear has been a lifelong companion on their leadership journey. Anytime you push the envelope, launch a new initiative, or stake out new territory, you…
The Top 3 Mistakes Leaders Make During Bad Days
When your leadership seems like it has hit a slump, it can be tempting to look for any shortcut to get things going again. Slumps can hit any leader, at any time. – The wins just aren’t happening, – The plan just isn’t coming together, – The team just isn’t responding, When that happens there…
Is Too Much Advice Hurting Your Team? Get Builders, Not Just Talkers.
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… As a leader, you will always have voices willing and eager to offer you advice. But if you want to build a winning team, you need team-builders, not just advice-givers.. Team-builders will… Stretch you,…
Stop Drifting- A Line in the Sand Can Make All the Difference
If your leadership values haven’t caused you some pain or discomfort, they may not be values. They might just be good ideas. A value doesn’t become an integral part of your leadership until you’ve drawn a line in the sand. A line in the sand where your core values intersect with tangible leadership situations. Several…
3 Time Hacks That Will Make You a More Effective Leader Now.
How important is the connection between where you invest your time, and the velocity of forward momentum? It’s everything. Whether you’re leading a small team, a department, or the entire organization, where you choose to invest your time will have a direct bearing on the likelihood that things will surge ahead. Here’s what it looks…
