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Gratitude: A Silver Bullet for Strengthening Morale [VIDEO]
U.S. businesses lose nearly a trillion dollars a year to employee turnover. And while the causes are complex, one simple behavior can make a difference: gratitude. Here’s how to build it into your life.
From Planning to Action: 7 Essentials for Getting Things Done
Have you ever noticed how organizations can spend months planning and still not move an inch? Here’s how to break the cycle and finally get things done.
Are You Getting Smarter with Age? 7 Ways Life Experience Is a Superpower
Your IQ may not change much with age, but your wisdom can. Here are 7 ways we should be getting smarter as we get older, at any age.
Public Speaking: Using AI Ethically & Effectively to Create a Powerful Speech [VIDEO]
Yes, AI can make writing a speech easier, but only you can make it meaningful. Here’s how to ethically use AI to strengthen your message without losing your voice.
Leadership Lessons from the Movie “A Christmas Story”
Sometimes what we wish for can greatly disappoint, just like for young Ralphie wishing for a Red Ryder in the movie "A Christmas Story." Here are five timeless leadership lessons we can learn from this holiday classic.
The Trust Test: Four Questions That Build or Break It
Trust is the one factor that separates successful leaders from the rest. Does your team truly trust you? Here are the four questions they use to measure trust.
Preparing for the (Expectedly) Unexpected [VIDEO]
Even the strongest organizations can crumble under financial strain, leadership turnover, or sudden disruptions. Here’s how you can prepare for the unexpected before it’s too late.
Lessons from Parris Island: What Watching My Son Become a Marine Taught Me About Leadership
Becoming a Marine changed my son. Watching him become one changed me. Here are five leadership lessons I carried home from watching my son graduate at Parris Island.
7 Signs You Are Working with a Humble Leader
Not every confident leader is humble. But the best ones are. Here are seven ways to tell when humility is at work in a leader.
6 Reasons Leaders Have Trouble Acknowledging Mistakes
Why is it so hard for leaders to admit when they are wrong? Here are six reasons leaders resist owning mistakes.
Generational Dynamics in the Workplace [VIDEO]
For the first time in history, the U.S. workforce is evenly represented by four generations. In this discussion, our team explores how leaders can improve communication, culture, and performance across age groups.
How Leaders Can Prepare for AI and Other Business-Altering Changes
Our culture is changing rapidly. Here are 7 practical ways leaders can help themselves and their teams adapt to the constant flow of disruptors like AI.
Get Smart: 6 Ways to Acquire the Wisdom Needed to Lead Through Complexity
Leaders today are facing extraordinary circumstances including disruptions, polarization, and shortages. But the good news is that wisdom can be learned. Here is how you can better lead through complexity.
Fundraising: How to Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit [VIDEO]
Fundraising is challenging, but with the right approach, you can engage people in your mission and build lifelong donor relationships. Here’s how.
4 Steps to Becoming a More Courageous Leader
Have you ever walked away from a meeting wishing you had spoken up? You’re not alone. Here are 4 steps to grow your courage as a leader.
Warning Flags: Signals That Reveal the Health of Your Organization
Your employees already know the true health of your organization. Do you? Here are the key signals to look for and the actions you can take.
Culture: 5 Traits That Set Healthy Churches & Their Leaders Apart [VIDEO]
A lot of churches struggle with momentum, leadership, and morale. Here are 5 traits that consistently set the healthiest churches and their leaders apart, and how you can build them into your own ministry.
Want to Get Things Done? Sharpen Your Influence with These 5 Practices
Leadership can be hard, but it gets easier when people want to follow you. Here are 5 things you can do to earn that kind of influence.
The University of Pain: 5 Ways Leaders Enroll & What It Takes to Successfully Graduate
No one signs up for the University of Pain, but every leader eventually attends. Here are the top five ways people enter it, and what it takes to successfully graduate.
How to Build a Business, Lead with Faith, & Let Go Well [VIDEO]
How do you build a business without losing what matters most? Mike and Heidi Sterlacci share their journey of building CoVerica, staying grounded in their faith, and preparing the next generation to lead.