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What Would an MRI Scan of Your Leadership Reveal?
Doctors use MRIs to find problems before they become more serious. What if you could do the same for your leadership and organization? Here are the 5 areas to look out for.
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Integrating Faith in Leadership [VIDEO]
Faith and leadership are often treated as separate pursuits, but what happens when they work together seamlessly? Listen as our consultants and guest panelist explore what it looks like to lead with your faith as the foundation of every decision, relationship, and challenge you face.
Leadership Lessons from the Movie “A Christmas Story”
Sometimes what we wish for can greatly disappoint, just like for young Ralphie wishing for a Red Ryder in the movie "A Christmas Story." Here are five timeless leadership lessons we can learn from this holiday classic.
The Leadership Shortage: Are Leaders Causing Their Own Crisis?
It’s easy to blame culture or demographics for the leadership gap, but the real issue might be in the corner office. Here’s how leaders may be contributing to the crisis and what to do about it.
3 Traits That Make a Leader a Visionary
What sets visionary leaders apart isn’t magic—it’s a few key traits that turn big ideas into reality. Whether it's Karl Benz revolutionizing transportation or a local entrepreneur transforming her community, here are the three traits that separate a visionary leader from all other leaders.
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A Father’s Top 10 List for a Child Heading to College [Or Anywhere Else for That Matter!]
When my daughter was heading to college, I gave her the best advice I could from my experience in life and leadership. These principles also have a lot of use for those who lead. So if you are heading off to college, starting a new job, or are a seasoned leader, here is my best advice for you.
How to Extend Your Leadership Shelf Life
Mayonnaise, turkey, and milk are not the only things that have a shelf life. Leaders do too. Symptoms include loss of motivation, decreased learning, and adding less value to the organization. Here are 8 ways to extend your leadership shelf life.
If Your Consultant Doesn’t Provide These 7 Essentials, It's Time to Move on!
There are almost 1 million consulting businesses in the U.S. Every consultant works hard to seem unique, but it comes down to how motivated and capable the client is and how capable and experienced the consultant is. If your consultant is not providing you with these 7 deliverables, it may be time to move on.
Delegation: How to Get More Done, Empower Others, & Guard Against Overload
Almost all leaders struggle at some point with either not delegating (“there is no one who is experienced enough to do it right”) or delegating poorly (“I don’t feel like doing it, so I’ll just give it to her”). Here are ten steps to advance your organization’s effectiveness with wise delegation.
5 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.
Sludge: 6 Causes of the Muck That Hinders Organizational Growth
Sludge is not only found in your sink drain; it can also be found in your organization in the barriers that keep it from moving forward. Here are the six greatest causes of the muck that most often hinders organizational growth and health.
You Can’t Have What You Want: 8 Desired Leadership Types & Why No One Can Be Every One
Organizations are often looking for a leader who is an “A” in every category, when they should instead be looking for someone whose leadership style fits with their culture and needs. Here are eight types of leadership.
5 Leadership Lessons from Make-A-Wish
Years ago, my family was treated to a trip by Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes to children who have experienced a life-threatening illness. The entire process was a remarkable example of vision and excellence. Here are five things I learned from Make-A-Wish that can make a difference for every leader who applies them.
7 Leadership Lessons from The Titanic
The Titanic, the largest and most luxurious passenger ship of its time, is a reminder that even the most impressive organizations can fail very quickly. Here are 7 lessons every leader can learn from the tragedy of the Titanic.
Top 10 Ways to Derail Momentum & Growth
Every organization that is experiencing success one day can find itself floundering the next. By understanding these ten derailers, we can more effectively prevent our organizations from going off the tracks.
8 Leadership Lessons from Home Alone this Christmas
We can learn from so many different sources - good experiences, difficult events, people young and old, reading books, and even from watching movies. This Christmas, here are 8 leadership lessons from one of America’s most popular holiday movies – Home Alone!
7 Signs That You Really Are a Leader
People are infatuated with the concept of leadership. Many want to be and think they are leaders, but are they truly leading? Here are seven signs that you really are a leader.
What Can We Learn from Emerging Leaders? A Lot.
This past week, we hosted our first Emerging Leaders Initiative with a group of 11 participants, 18-23 years old. This impressive group made me think, "What would leadership look like if leaders who are in their 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s manifested the same traits we saw in this group?" Here are five things we can learn from these emerging leaders.
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Leading with a “Clear Head” [VIDEO]
We all have our own doubts, fears, past experiences, and potential conflicts that have a way of staying in our memories and clouding our minds and decisions. As leaders, we need to clear our heads to be able to lead our team well. Here’s how.
How to Invest in the Next Generation of Leaders
“It’s the beginning of the end if we do not reach young people.” Today, young people age 10 to 24 make up close to one quarter of the world’s population and will shape the future in dynamic ways. Here are five practical ways to invest in the young people in your life.
A profitable business isn’t always a valuable one. There are hidden factors quietly dragging down your company’s worth. Here are three steps to unlock the value of your business.