We avoid failure at all costs and are deeply embarrassed when it strikes. And yet, failure actually has some benefits. Here are four reasons why failure is seldom fatal and can instead be a catalyst to our leadership growth.
Read more7 Lies Every Leader Needs to Stop Believing Today
Every one of us has embraced lies at some point in our lives, and some of those lies are holding us back from becoming our best. Here are seven lies every leader would do well to stop believing, starting now!
Read moreSigns That You Are Becoming a Decaffeinated Leader
It is awesome to see a “caffeinated” leader at work - those who have a passion and vision for what they do. But there are also “decaffeinated” leaders - those who drain themselves and those around them. Here are six signs of a decaffeinated leader and how they can become re-energized.
Read moreCivil Discourse Part 2: 3 Cognitive Skills to Help You Understand Different Perspectives [VIDEO]
62% of Americans say they have political views they’re afraid to share. But a difference of opinion does not have to ruin the relationship. Here are the three cognitive skills of civil discourse to help you understand where others are coming from.
Read moreI Went to a Neighborhood Reunion & Discovered These 5 Leadership Lessons
I recently went to a reunion for the neighborhood I grew up in and realized there is a lot to learn as a leader from my old neighborhood network. Here are the five biggest lessons.
Read moreCivil Discourse Part 1: 3 Emotional Skills to Engage With Those You May Not Agree With [VIDEO]
It matters how you treat people, even if you disagree with them. Here are the three emotional skills of civil discourse that allow you to constructively engage with those who have different perspectives than you.
Read more8 Leadership Lessons from 8 Years of Coaching Sports
Coaching field hockey for the past eight years has been so much fun, but it also has had its challenges. From learning to expect the unexpected to recognizing the small wins, here are eight leadership lessons that I have learned over the years.
Read moreCoaching: Leadership Coaching for High Performance [VIDEO]
Why do star athletes and CEOs have coaches when they are already at the top of their game? Because we all can benefit from someone helping us to achieve our full potential. Here are four types of leadership coaching and what you can expect from each.
Read more5 Coaching Tips for Staying in the Race
In "The Amazing Race," multiple teams race around the world to win a prize and face obstacles along the way. The metaphor of running a race translates well to our personal and professional lives. Here are a few coaching tips to keep all of us in the race.
Read more5 Traits of Humble Leaders That They Won’t Tell You Themselves
When thinking of a humble leader, many people think of the stereotypes of meek and weak. But that has not been our experience working with leaders who manifest humility. Here are five traits of humble leaders.
Read moreHeadache to Hero: How to Move from Being a “Problem” to Becoming an Asset
No leader or organization is perfect. But when a team member is known for chronically complaining, they can get labeled as a "headache." Here are six steps to move from being a headache to becoming a hero that adds value.
Read moreThe Scandal of Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Is the Most Ignored & How to Protect Yourself
An extreme case of pride in a leader is not usually considered scandalous – only if it involves sex, drugs, embezzlement, or some other secret. But consider this alternative view from C.S. Lewis: “... the utmost evil, is Pride." Here are four ways to recognize pride in our lives and what we can do about it.
Read more6 Ways to Ruin a Career… Quickly
While not every employee who gets fired is at fault (some leaders are jerks), the majority end up getting fired for some failure or shortcoming. Here are 6 of the quickest ways to enter the “Great Termination” pool.
Read moreResilience: 7 Ways “Average” People Can Grow Above-Average Endurance
There is no magic formula for becoming a resilient person, but there are specific ways we can strengthen our ability to rebound from disappointment. Here are 7 ways we “average” people can grow above-average endurance.
Read moreResilience: It May Not Be What You Think
Resilience, the spirit that leads someone to endure hardship and refuse to give up, surprisingly does have consequences. Here are five common, but unexpected, feelings that often tag along with the resilient leader.
Read more5 Defining Choices that Make or Break a Leader
Every decision we make as leaders defines who we are. So, if you want to be a leader who has a positive influence and substantive impact, here are five decisions that can make you or break you.
Read moreTrip and Fall: 6 Common Reactions When a Leader Makes a Mistake
On a recent walk, I tripped and fell. And not just a little stumble! I realized that my reactions immediately after were very similar to the reactions of a leader who has a behavioral, verbal, or emotional trip and fall. Do any of these reactions feel familiar to you?
Read moreStress: How to Successfully Manage Stress [VIDEO]
It is no secret that stress impacts every part of our world. In fact, 1 million workers are absent daily due to stress! Here are practical tips on how to successfully manage the stress in your life.
Read moreEnergized or Drained? 5 Way to Know If Your Leadership Vision Is Vibrant
There are two kinds of people in every organization, those who are passionate, excited, and energized about the vision, and those who are not. So, how do you differentiate an energized leader from a drained one? Here are five ways to know if your leadership vision is vibrant.
Read moreRising Out of Ruins: How Leaders Can Get Better Rather Than Bitter
Being fired. Receiving a cancer diagnosis. Having a child with mental health issues. Experiencing the effects of a cheating spouse. Ruin comes in all shapes and sizes. If you are feeling a bit like a bomb was dropped on you, consider these thoughts on how to come out stronger.
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