Leadership requires “10 out of 10” level performance day in and day out. But there are times when a leader must go even beyond “10 out of 10”. Sometimes a leader must punch their amp up to “11”. Fans of the classic comedy film This is Spinal Tap know exactly what I’m talking about. And…
What Does Leadership Growth Really Look Like? 3 Clear Signs
You don’t have to guess whether you’re growing as a leader. You can take a simple test to know for sure. Imagine if you could somehow really tell if all the leadership books you are reading and the seminars you are attending are paying off. Without a reliable set of indicators to gauge the impact…
My Leadership Journey: 10 Books That Impacted Me Most In 2024
Leaders are readers. And that’s one reason why, when two leaders connect, one of the first questions they will ask is, “So, what are you reading these days?” I love to learn what other leaders are reading, and very often what they share with me ends up on my own reading list. And so, to…
Revamp Your Leadership: Ditch These 5 Phrases
What you believe as a leader will ultimately determine who you become as a leader. Unfortunately, the beliefs that many leaders cling to are not only outdated, but they can severely limit the growth potential of a leader who subscribes to these ideas. Here are five of the most commonly held leadership beliefs that could potentially be…
Innovate, Don’t Imitate: 3 Essential Tips to Evade Copy-Cat Leadership
One of the best ways to develop in your leadership is to learn from other leaders. One of the worst ways is to merely copy these great leaders. Growing leaders will read about other great leaders, will seek to discern their leadership traits, even emulate their leadership skills. Copy-cat leaders do little more than mimic…
