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Failure: The Unexpected Pathway to Success
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.
Don’t Let Their Age Scare You Away: 8 Reasons to Recruit & Retain Older Staff
We have been a youth-centric society for decades, but organizations that ignore the older generation in the next twenty years will be making a very BIG mistake. Here are eight reasons why you should start paying more attention to recruiting and retaining older staff.
The Growing Leadership Crisis: 5 Ways to Support Young Leaders
It is estimated that 83% of organizations understand the importance of investing in leadership development at entry-level leadership roles. Yet, only 5% have done it. Here are five ways to support young leaders and bridge that gap.
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Innovation: How To Make Innovation Part of Your Leadership [VIDEO]
What do these brands have in common? Kodak, Nokia, Yahoo, AOL, and Blockbuster. They failed to innovate. Here are four ways leaders can encourage innovation in their organization.
7 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!
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Why You Should Start Planning for Succession Now [VIDEO]
There are 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the U.S. This means there are leaders from every type of organization who will eventually need to hand over the reins of leadership to their successor. Here’s why some leaders avoid succession planning, when you should start, and how to do it successfully.
Signs 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.
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Civil 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.
What’s Next? Questions to Consider When Facing a Life Transition
What’s next? That’s a question we often find ourselves asking when we’re making a major life transition late in our careers. Whether that change is retiring, planning for succession, or moving to a new career path after an empty nest, here are a few resources to help you determine what is next for you.
Want to Be a 5-Star Leader? Do These 2 Essential Things
Are your employees energized by their work or do they dread showing up? For better or for worse, leaders influence the culture. Here are two things leaders can do to create a desirous culture.
6 Leadership Lessons from “Elf”
The movie “Elf” has not only become a Christmas movie classic, but surprisingly, it also contains valuable lessons for us as leaders. From accepting quirks to advocating for others, here are six leadership lessons from “Elf.”
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Trust Is Declining: Here’s How to Rebuild It [VIDEO]
Trust in many forms of authority has been deeply eroding. Listen as our consultants discuss the state of trust today, how leaders should approach the lack of trust, and how to begin rebuilding it.
How to Be a Highly Desirable Place to Work
How can you make your organization a highly desirable place to work? It's simple: help your people build friendships at work. Here are nine ways to produce a highly desirable organization by fueling friendships at work.
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How to Handle Stress & Burnout at Work [VIDEO]
Stress is a silent epidemic that has a measurable negative impact. Listen as our experienced consultants discuss how stress expresses itself and what leaders can do to address it.
I 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.
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Civil 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.
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How Emotional Intelligence Enhances Leadership [VIDEO]
We have seen many leaders fail or not reach their potential because they could not relate well to others. This is often referred to as lacking emotional intelligence or EQ. Here’s how to strengthen your EQ.
From Leader to Loser in 45 Days: How Loss of Trust Can Destroy a Leader
Trust has always been a fragile thing, but it is even more so in this unsettled time. Take for example Liz Truss, the British Prime Minister who lasted only 45 days before a loss of trust destroyed her career. Here's how it can happen to anyone.
8 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.
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How to Attract & Retain Employees [VIDEO]
40% of employees are at least somewhat likely to leave their current job in the next 3–6 months. Here are the most important things you can do to attract and retain top talent.