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The Trust Factor: The Most Important Element of Leadership You Cannot Afford to Ignore
Did you know, only 46% of employees place “a great deal of trust” in their employers? But research has shown that high-trust environments have higher productivity and less stress. Here are the top ways we lose trust and the best ways to build it back up again.
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Meeting Effectiveness: 4 Different Types of Meetings & Why It Matters [VIDEO]
Have you ever been sitting in a meeting wondering why you are there? This feeling is common and often happens because the meeting type was not communicated. Here are four meeting types and why it’s important to communicate the type before starting a meeting.
Staying Power: 7 Vital Signs for Effective Recruitment and Retention
40% of employees stated that they are at least somewhat likely to leave their current job in the next 3–6 months. Here are the seven most important reasons people leave or stay. How does your organization measure up?
When Leaders Publicly Break: 7 Common Traits
Many high-profile leaders who have resigned or been dismissed from their positions over the past few years appear to have some traits in common, regardless of whether they worked in a church, government, or business. Here are the most evident characteristics they share.
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Leadership: 4 Directions You Need to Lead [VIDEO]
“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.
Communication 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.
8 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.
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Leadership 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.
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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.