Your ability to interact with others could be the difference between success and failure in your personal life and in your work life. Here’s how to effectively work with those who are different than you.
Read morePain Points: 8 Hot Spots That Can Drain Even the Best Leaders
All leaders have pain points. But recently, they have gone from managing one or two to now dealing with six or more all at the same time! Here are the most common pain points we are seeing as well as a few suggestions for how to stay strong in the midst of distress.
Read moreVictors: 5 Factors That Separate Those Who Finish from Those Who Quit
Soldiers who stand strong in battle. Leaders who refuse to quit even when pummeled by overwhelming obstacles. Parents who forge rough waters with a struggling child. They all have something in common: endurance. Here are five factors that separate victors from quitters.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreMeeting 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.
Read moreStaying 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?
Read moreWhen 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.
Read moreLeadership: 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.
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.
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