As leaders, it’s essential to know when we have drifted into a maintaining/survival mode versus driving growth mode. The commonly said, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying” is a tough reality because the world is constantly advancing and moving so the lack of growth inadvertently creates regression just by not
Building on our recent posts about Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its crucial role in leadership, I want to dive deeper into how you can practically apply these insights to enhance your leadership effectiveness. Here are some actionable strategies and reflections to support our ongoing efforts to develop and strengthen our
As summer winds down and fall begins to take shape, many leaders are emerging from a season of irregularity. Vacations, disrupted routines, and the natural ebb and flow of summer create a natural neglect and disruption of systems and processes. As we shift into fall, I find many leaders are
Whether you work from an open-concept office, a private office, or a home office, interruptions and lack of organization can lead to frustration and burnout. High-performing leaders know the importance of taking control of their work environment to boost productivity and reduce stress. By creating a high-performance workday, you can
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, Emotional Intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a critical component of effective leadership. As organizations prioritize creating dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative cultures, leaders must understand how to connect with and motivate their teams on a deeper level. This is where emotional intelligence comes in.
In the high-pressure world of leadership and executive management, cognitive biases, or “thinking traps,” can cloud judgment and lead to suboptimal decision-making. These mental shortcuts offer an easy way to make sense of complex situations but often result in errors in judgment and biased decisions. Understanding these traps helps leaders
Communication is challenging. We can argue, “No it isn’t, I communicate clearly, it is others who do not understand.” That is exactly why communication is challenging. We tend to think the world thinks like us and when they don’t, we feel frustrated and often BLAME others for their lack of
Learning from others is one of the best ways to be open to new and different ways of doing things and to upskill your success. It can lead to healthy self-reflection around how I might do things and if there are upgrades I can make to operate more efficiently or
I saw this article and love the seven habits. I feel it can be applied to all people, especially essential for any impactful leader. I can appreciate how it is written outlining 7 habits that turn boys into men, as there is a certain impact when men embrace these habits
The skill of empathy can be perplexing for leaders to develop and use because often it is the opposite of what they needed to get where they are today. You may have read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a leadership fable by Patrick Lencioni, which delves into the dynamics of
