Leaders love starting lines, and they love finish lines. But effective leaders know that the battle is often won in the less glamorous “in-between” lines. Starting lines provide energy and excitement. They represent the launch of a new project or initiative. They represent take off, lift off and the possibilities of a new leadership adventure. And,…
The Unseen Forces of Leadership: 4 Disciplines That Make a Difference
In order to maximize leadership effectiveness, there are a number of disciplines that must be mastered. Some are obvious, but a few essential disciplines are often well below the radar. The obvious disciplines include: Hard work Planning and execution Initiative Resilience But what about the “below the radar” disciplines? Effective leaders know that there are…
The Power of Focus: Achieving Results by Identifying What Matters Most
Leadership impact happens when you maximize your time, energy and focus on areas that matter the most. But beware of the forces that can drag you slowly but surely towards the seductive realm of lesser matters. This is core leadership, versus peripheral leadership. I recently spoke with a leader who was dealing with a major…
Bridging the Gap: 3 Solutions for Leadership Chaos Caused by Emotional Extremes
When you are experiencing any strong emotions, you are not at your leadership best. Your best leadership will always flow when you avoid the emotional extremes. In one of my first jobs coming out of college, the question that buzzed around the office almost every day was, “What kind of mood is the boss in today?”…
Elevate Your Leadership Game by Abandoning the “If Just One Person” Mindset
As a leader, playing the “If just one person” card is one of the weakest ways to justify a decision. It shows that you are holding a weak hand. Playing the “If just one person” card seems to be a growing trend among many organizations, and it comes from a false formula in many aspects…
