“What is the most difficult aspect of leadership?” I get asked this frequently. In my opinion, it is the four directions of leadership – leading yourself, leading lateral, leading up, and leading down. Here are best practices to manage each of them well.
Read moreCommunication Breakdown: 6 Causes & How to Avoid Them
“Communication around here is pathetic!” Have you ever thought this? The natural path of communication is to break down, and that can only be corrected by intentional action. Here are the common causes of a communication breakdown as well as ways to prevent it from happening.
Read more8 Things Leaders Should Never Take for Granted
Leaders can overlook certain things until they go missing, and once they do go missing, their job becomes much more difficult. Here are eight things leaders should never take for granted.
Read moreLeadership Model: Are You a Cheerleader, Drill Sergeant, or Coach? [VIDEO]
What is your leadership model? Some see themselves as cheerleaders – encouraging their team. Others as drill sergeants – pushing their people. But what about a sports coach who encourages but also challenges? Here are five ways to get the most from your team.
Read moreNavigating 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read more10 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.
Read more5 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.
Read moreDeveloping 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.
Read moreEmerging 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.
Read more“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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreWords 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.
Read moreGroup 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.
Read more6 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.
Read moreFinding 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreFrom 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.
Read moreWant 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.
Read moreFocus 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.
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