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,…
My Leadership Journey: 12 Books That Impacted Me Most In 2021
As we turn the corner into this new year, effective leaders make a practice not only of looking boldly into 2022, but also of reflecting purposefully back on 2021. To that end, I have reviewed the books I read in 2021, and have compiled my own list of those that impacted me the most. My…
How to Unlock the 1 Idea That Leads to Great Decision Making
Today, you will be called upon to make a leadership decision. And the thought will occur to you, “The decision I make could be wrong. In fact, not only could it be wrong, it could be spectacularly wrong.” In fact, you will realize that your decision could be so wrong, that ultimately it could cause…
3 Timely Ways To Avoid the Perils of Clipboard Leadership
Leadership is about producing results, not reports. If you’ve ever encountered a leader who seemed more interested in inspecting activities than in inspiring results, you’ve encountered Clipboard Leadership. Clipboard Leadership is one of the most demotivating forms of authority you are ever likely to encounter. Clipboard Leadership emerges when the need for reports begins to…
3 Important Steps You Need For Effective Leadership
Knowing how fast, or how slowly, to proceed, and knowing in which direction to proceed can be the ballgame when it comes to your effectiveness as a leader. Leadership effectiveness is all about moving in the right direction; it’s about making sure that each step you take is strategic and purposeful. And that’s not always…