Remember that childhood game, “Heads Up, Seven Up” … the one where you put your head down, thumb up, and waited to see if someone would tap you? Everything was calm and still… until it wasn’t. That is what this season can feel like for many professionals right now. It
Impactful Leaders are… Accountable. Leaders are not victims or blamers. Leaders do not make excuses. They look at what they can do and get it done. They are not perfect and focus on failing forward, not spinning in indecision, perfection, or trying to get ahead. They drive forward because they are
The Evolving Landscape of Leadership Coaching As we move into 2025, leadership coaching continues to evolve in response to complex business challenges, changing team dynamics, and the growing demand for human-centered leadership. Coaching is no longer just a developmental tool for high-performers. It has become a strategic leadership lever, equipping
As Q1 winds down, with April just around the corner, it is a great time to step back, reflect, and recalibrate. It has been an interesting year so far, with unexpected turns for many, making it even more important to revisit our goals and plans for 2025! If you are
Strong leaders understand that accountability is not about control or punishment. It is about ensuring clarity, ownership, and follow-through without micromanaging. Many leaders either avoid accountability, fearing they will be perceived as micromanagers, or overcompensate with rigid oversight. The most effective leaders find the balance, actively engaging their teams while empowering them to
John Maxwell’s Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently explores the art of communication with a focus on connection. Maxwell argues that true success in communication comes not from transmitting information but from forming meaningful connections. He presents actionable principles and practical insights to help readers
Accountability is often misunderstood. Many people associate it with punishment, assuming it only appears when things go wrong. In reality, true accountability is about ownership, clarity, and follow-through, not blame or micromanagement. Strong leaders do not enforce accountability. They model it, create clarity, and support their teams in achieving results. Creating a
In The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success, authors Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book explore how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) impacts various aspects of personal and professional success. They present EQ as a set of measurable skills that can be developed, refined, and leveraged to enhance one’s ability to relate
Active leadership is about engaging, empowering, and developing teams in a way that drives meaningful results. Leaders who prioritize clarity, accountability, and growth create environments where people take ownership, stay aligned, and continuously improve. Without these elements, teams struggle with miscommunication, lack of follow-through, and stagnation. Here are three essential principles that
Leading Change highlights the urgency of change in an increasingly fast-paced, competitive world. Kotter argues that organizational change often fails because leaders don’t implement a structured, comprehensive approach. His 8-Step Process provides a roadmap for leaders to navigate change and helps them understand the importance of each step for achieving
