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…
How Bad Virtual Habits Can Become Powerful Leadership Tools
The leadership habits you developed in the era of virtual meetings can be transformed into powerful leadership skills. In the space of a few short years, we went from virtual leadership from being an occasional convenience, to being an essential, regular part of how you lead. And while well-managed virtual leadership can extend your leadership,…
How 3 Inner World Strategies Can Increase Your Impact
The health of your inner-world directly affects your ability to lead effectively. Leaders are often uncomfortable in dealing with their inner world; matters of the heart. But the health of your inner world has a direct and profound bearing on your effectiveness as a leader. If your inner world is in order, you will project a…
How To Maximize Your Leadership in 2024 With a Fresh Bible Reading Plan
What disciplines will you introduce, or re-commit to, in order to maximize your leadership in 2024? If you are a leader of faith, one of most effective disciplines you can maintain is a steady diet of engagement with the bible. For leaders of faith, regular engagement with the bible provides: Practical wisdom Historical perspective Spiritual…