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Navigating the Challenges of a Family-Owned Business [VIDEO]
Here are the biggest challenges family businesses face, the mistakes they often make, what contributes to healthy dynamics, and how to improve the likelihood of a successful succession.
How to Measure Team Health (Without Mindreading Software!)
Researchers in China claim to have developed mind-reading software that uses AI to assess loyalty. Imagine if you could read the minds of your team and know how they are feeling and if they trust you! Here are five ways to measure your team’s health that don't require the ability to read minds.
10 Behaviors More Difficult to Manage Than Brain Surgery
A chief of neurosurgery once said, “The hardest part of my job is not the surgery – it’s dealing with people’s behaviors!” He has one of the most complex careers, and yet people can be even more difficult than his work! Here are 10 of those difficult behaviors.
5 Leadership Lessons from My 10th-Grade Gym Teacher
I can still remember my 10th grade gym teacher from 47 years ago... why? Because he had a positive influence on those around him. Here are five leadership lessons I learned from him all those years ago that still hold true today.
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Developing Women Leaders: The Power of Leader Efficacy [VIDEO]
Women make up 54% of our workforce but only 8% of executive positions at Fortune 500 companies. One of the many factors holding them back is fear. Here are four ways women can build their leadership efficacy and confidence and how you can support them.
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Emerging Trends in the Church [VIDEO]
Our consultants discuss the emerging trends in churches including balancing the hybrid church, declining attendance but growing community, engaging Gen Z and integrating generations, and the slowing of evangelistic growth.
“Your Judgment Stinks!” And the Top 8 Reasons That Contribute to It
How often have you mumbled under your breath “Are you kidding me?” after watching someone make what appears to be a really bad choice? Here are the top eight reasons that most often contribute to poor judgment.
The Wow Factor: 10 Dynamics of Exceptional Teams
I often have a "wow" reaction when watching extraordinary people in action - like singers, athletes, and surgeons. And it happened again recently when I was spending time with a team. Here are 10 dynamics I observed in this exceptional team.
Words That Change Worlds
“You are hired!” “The scan was negative!” Now imagine how you would feel if those phrases were the opposite. Words matter. If you want to have a positive influence on the lives of others, use these words that will change their world.
Group Decision-Making: How to Build Consensus & Ensure You Are Change-Ready
Changes often bring conflict. But you can save yourself a lot of headaches by building consensus before you implement a decision. Here’s how to build consensus and how to determine if you are ready to implement the change.
6 Simple Exercises That Can Grow Your Leadership Longevity
Every leader wants to experience longevity and the success and positional security that usually accompany it. So if you are a manager, leader, pastor, or staff member, here are six simple exercises that will improve your leadership longevity.
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Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life [VIDEO]
Approaching retirement can cause both anxiety and excitement as people think about what the second half of their life will look like. Here’s what causes the fear, what changes to expect, and what questions to ask as you approach retirement.
How to Make Decisions When You Cannot See into the Future
Making decisions can be difficult, especially when the outcome has no guarantee of success. Here are five ways leaders can make decisions even when they are in the fog of uncertainty.
From Great to Gone: 5 Reasons Why Organizations Go from the Peak to the Pit
If you remember VeggieTales, you will recall how it went from a great company to suddenly being gone, all within 10 years. Here are five reasons why organizations go from their peak to the pit and the remedies to prevent it.
Want to Be a Great Person to Work With? Master These 11 Traits
If there was a national ranking of the best person to work with or work for, would you be on it? Here are the top reasons we have found that someone would want to work with or for you.
Focus or Flounder: How to Leverage Concentrated Effort for Maximum Performance
While it may seem like spreading your focus out will increase your leadership, it actually takes away from your effectiveness. Here are five ways you can focus your energy and intention to be the most effective leader you can be.
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.