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The Myth of Work-Life Balance: What Leaders Should Focus On Instead

August 28, 2024 No Comments

Employees overwhelmingly desire better work-life balance. According to CNBC, 80% of employees would consider leaving their job for better balance, but 40% of leaders believe it’s unattainable. Author John Eades suggests focusing on work-life integration, not a perfect 50/50 split, and provides strategies for leaders to prioritize productivity, well-being, and setting boundaries.

Why Being a Boss Trumps Being a Buddy for Successful Leadership

August 7, 2024 No Comments

Leadership requires a balance between friendship and authority. While friendship is not the primary goal, caring for team members is essential. Prioritizing leadership over friendship earns respect and fosters fair, reliable relationships. The risks of prioritizing friendship include blurred boundaries, favoritism, and difficulty providing honest feedback. Effective leadership involves setting high standards, providing care with demands, and coaching for growth.

How to Boost Employee Productivity with This Simple Technique

April 24, 2024 No Comments

Productivity is a source of confidence and happiness. According to IBM, leaders’ top concern is productivity: 48% of CEOs now believe this will be their

Why The Best Leaders Prioritize Struggling Team Members

January 24, 2024 No Comments

As a leader, your workday often unfolds like a round of golf — you start with the best intentions, but after nine holes, you don’t

How the Best Leaders Handle Negative Employees

August 1, 2023 No Comments

Negativity is a drain on your life. To be fair, it’s more of a drip than an enormous leak, but it adds up over time. Negativity can come from various sources, but the most likely source is from within or another person.
Since leaders are in the people business, it’s only a matter of time before you’re working to overcome it in yourself or dealing with negative people on your team.

Why Effective Employee Development Always Starts with Leadership

June 28, 2023 No Comments

One of the primary responsibilities of any leader is to elevate others. To find a way to help team members take their mindsets, skillsets, and performance to the next level.

40 Proven Leadership Lessons at Age 40, I Want You to Know

March 15, 2023 2 Comments

Outside of a few more gray hairs (wisdom) and a little more weight, turning 40 hasn’t been bad at all. I have 40 proven leadership lessons captured from my past and present that it’s important to remember in the future. These lessons and principles have shaped who I am and what I am becoming.

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10 Leadership Tips for Managers Who Want to Be Great in Their Job

September 1, 2021 3 Comments

Rarely is it one big thing that causes one to be perceived as a leader. It’s often the small things done repeatedly well that make the biggest difference.

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Why the Best Leaders Embrace the Uncomfortable

August 12, 2021 No Comments

Just because leadership is hard doesn’t mean you can’t be successful, especially if you start the complex topic of being a successful leader through the correct lens.

5 Elements Required to Successfully Develop a Leader

May 8, 2019 No Comments

We’ve learned a tremendous amount about implementing successful leadership development programs through our partnership with organizations of all sizes and industries. Whether you work with us or not, these are the 5 critical elements that need to be a part of your leadership development program.

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