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I Am Usually Right & You Are Always Wrong
How is it that people can see topics like work performance, relationships, justice, and the world so differently? And it is very common to see through the lens of “I am usually right, and you are almost always wrong!” Here are the primary reasons for why we see things the way we do and how to better understand others.
6 Essential Traits Needed in Every Member of Your Team - Starting Now
Every leader is only as good as the team he or she has recruited, and recent shifts in our world have re-defined the traits needed by members of successful teams. Here are the 6 essential traits.
Serving Fatigue: When Helping Results in Weariness
There’s muscle fatigue, giving fatigue, caregiving fatigue, and even parenting fatigue. But there is another we commonly see in our work with leaders: serving fatigue. Here are some of the most common causes and a few suggestions for managing it in your life.
3 Facts of Life That We All Have in Common
We often look at others and think, “They have it better than I do.” We are all going through different experiences, but there are three facts of life that are common to all of us. Here is a summary of what God says about these three realities.
How to Handle Confrontation with Compassionate Candor
“Tell it like it is.” “Be honest.” These are just a few of the phrases we often hear when it comes to candor. But they are easier said than done. Here are steps to practice compassionate candor – speaking to others in a way that is both forthright AND caring.
How Do You Lead? 6 Standard Approaches to Leading
What are you most known for in your leadership style? There is no perfect standard approach to leadership, but each can have consequences when not used in the right context. Here are 6 of the most common approaches to leadership.
The Power of Scars
Scars are a part of life – we all have them, whether they are physical or emotional. And they can serve a meaningful purpose. Here are four characteristics of the power of scars.
6 Deadly Miscalculations & How to Avoid Them
“I don’t think Corona is as big a threat as people make it out to be.” Within one short month of this statement, our country and the world were experiencing a catastrophic. We are all fallible people, and as leaders, we have all likely made miscalculations somewhere, sometime. Here are six of the most common miscalculations and how we can avoid them.
Questions Every Leader or Owner Should Be Asking Right Now
We are now in week three of Covid-19 in the US, and there is an ever-growing abundance of webinars, blogs, articles, and podcasts, all offering advice. While it is good to listen and learn, it is equally important to make sure you are asking yourself, your board, and your team the right questions. Here are 19 questions we believe you should be considering over the next few weeks.
10 Reminders for Leaders During this Crisis (& Most Other Times)
COVID-19. A term we had never heard of only 4 months ago and now we will never forget. This is truly a monumental time for everyone, and it can be unsettling to leaders as well. Yet, in the midst of uncertainty, chaos, and confusion, there are two things we as leaders must do now more than ever: learn and lead. Here are 10 reminders to help each of us continue learning and leading well.
11 Things to Remember When Working from Home
As we adjust to the new ‘normal’ of social isolation and social distancing, working from home or working remotely is a reality for you and many of your employees. Here are 11 things we are learning as we adjust to a new virtual workplace.
Not Everything That Spreads Is Bad – 6 Things That Spread Positivity
Corona, Ebola, Swine, Avian. Viruses spread and leave emotional, physical, and economic fallout. But not everything that spreads is bad. Here are 6 good things that can be spread and have a positive effect.
How to Thrive Under the Strains of Leadership
Some days the phone doesn’t stop ringing, the emails are constant, and there are multiple knocks on the door. You and I are not the first to experience this strain which comes from clinging to the role of a lonely, central leader. Here are 5 key steps to relieving that strain without diminishing your impact.
5 Daily Actions of Leaders That Will Be Remembered (in a Positive Way!)
Think about all of the leaders for whom you have worked. I bet some trigger unkind thoughts because of how little they added to your life, but others give you pause because of how great they were – how they added energy, value, and positivity to your life. If you want to be favorably remembered by those you now lead, consider doing these five things – every day.
The 6 Greatest Fears Leaders Face & What to Do About Them
While many leaders try to portray themselves as fearless, they are mere mortals with fears common to us all. And, what we fear most can ultimately begin to rule us. Here are 6 of the most common fears leaders face and what to do about them.
How Excellent Technology Can Lower Productivity
Technology has come a long way since the days of driving to Blockbuster to rent a movie. But while every technology has its upsides, each has its downsides too. What is your biggest time waster? Here are 4 questions to help you discover what lowers your productivity and what you can do about it.
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How Well Do You Manage Your Mind? [INFOGRAPHIC]
As leaders, our job descriptions often call upon us to manage projects, people and budgets. Seldom will you see a job description that includes managing your mind. Yet, it is our mind that will determine how we manage those projects, people and budgets. Here are 7 opposing characteristics of thought. Where do you tend to fall?
The Nine Mistakes I Told Myself I Would Never Make... But Did
The words jumped off the page of a Harvard Business Article and hit me square between the eyes. "If you're highly successful, your achievements are obvious. It's more novel and inspiring for others to learn about your mistakes.” So here it goes - the nine mistakes I told myself I would never make, but did, and what I learned that countered those beliefs.
9 Things Smart Leaders Do in Their First 90 Days
The first ninety days in a new job are critical. Why? Because those first weeks and months will often set the tone for your future. If you are a leader about to enter into a new position, here are 9 smart activities we have found to be vital in those early months. (These principles are also useful for those already established in a leadership role!)
7 Gifts to Give Your Team This Christmas
One Christmas, my family’s gift to our neighbors is Perogi Fest, an open house featuring a variety of perogies including our own homemade favorite – potato and Longhorn cheese! Dough, cheese and butter, and then throw on some sautéed onions – What is there not to like? Here are 7 gifts your team will actually appreciate this Christmas, besides perogies!