Everyone from the CEO to a part-time employee in your organization has something going on in their personal or professional life
The truth can set you free and create a brighter future than exists today. However, leaders often avoid the truth for fear of what might happen because of it. So they surround themselves with “yes” people who will shelter the truth and tell them what they want to hear.
Many traits, skills, and abilities often go undetected and are essential for long-term success. There is one that many of the best leaders like Caroll look for in the evaluation process that stands above the rest. This trait is what I call, “Competitive to the Core.” It’s a combination of natural god-given talent and developed skill.
Leaders don’t always hire the right people. In fact, research suggests that only 50% of hires are successful.
Most managers default to typical management activities instead of a leadership activity like coaching.
Traditional thinking would have you believe high performing teams have more talent than others. While talent could undoubtedly be a part of the equation, the secret ingredient is conflict.
If you have been leading for any length of time, you know that solving challenges helps individuals and teams perform at their best.
Still, your challenges keep piling up.
While engagement and sustained performance is undoubtedly a complex topic, when leaders truly care about their team, everything changes.
Nothing makes burnout worse than acting like it’s not happening. Unfortunately, many organizations are oblivious or don’t seem to care
Authenticity is one of the most essential leadership skills that doesn’t get discussed enough. To take it a step further, too many leaders are trying to be something or someone they aren’t, and their team knows it.
