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Is Ambivalence the New Key to Strategic Leadership Success?
Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is...
Don’t Make These 6 Strategic Plan Implementation Mistakes
Strategic business plans can be a lot of fun--no, really. It’s exciting to turn a corner to have a new goal or approach. Implementation, on the other hand, is where things often fall apart. It’s where strategy meets reality, assignments are made, and buy-in is sought....
Ambivalence Has a Place in Strategic Leadership Success?
Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is...
Confidence vs. Arrogance – A Communication Lesson for Leaders
Communication is an essential component of successful leadership. The problem is that people have a hard time accurately and objectively evaluating their own communication effectiveness. When leaders turn to us, it’s because they see a persistent gap between the...
3 Ways Leaders Miss the Boat by Not Building Trust Ahead of Difficult Times
Very few people were prepared for the difficulties we faced starting in early 2020. Even fewer saw inflation and supply chain issues contributing to the challenge of a global pandemic. For many business leaders, the blows seem to keep coming, and they lack the knowhow...
3 Reasons Flexibility Isn’t Optional for Business Success and Leadership Development
The leadership headlines are clear. Forbes, IndustryWeek, and beyond all show an undeniable emphasis on flexibility. “Flexibility makes you a strong leader” - Inc. “Finding the right balance and flexibility” - HBR “Flexibility is the key to creative leadership” -...
The Antidote to Career Nomad Syndrome: A Strong Company Culture
Has your company been impacted by “career nomad syndrome” (aka job-hopping )? If you haven’t been, you might soon be… it’s on the rise. While you can rarely change an employee’s mind if they decide to leave, you can ensure you have the right company culture in place...
Leadership Skill Planning: Why It’s the Most Important Thing You Haven’t Thought About
Including effective leadership skill-building in your strategic plan, these days can feel like trying to hit a moving target while on horseback in a snowstorm. The evolution of the leader has significantly transformed over the past decade but even more so over the...
Why Company Culture is the Best Safeguard Against the “Big Quit” and Other Employment Trends
Senior leadership and business owners are being bombarded with reports of people quitting their jobs in huge numbers. The reality of the “Big Quit” is likely impacting your organization in some form, and if it hasn’t yet, are you prepared if it does? What is the next...
Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses Prepares Leaders for Hurdles
At each level of growth in every leader’s path of success, you will encounter new challenges and hurdles. At each stage, you need different versions of your skills, talents, and resources. Rising leaders, for example, require more stamina and resilience, and senior...
How Executive Coaching Can Make You a Better Leader in Times of Change
Leaders have had to adjust processes and training, in addition to keeping up with changing customer expectations as a result of new technologies. Executive coaching can help leaders who may be struggling to evolve at the same pace.
5 times Ted Lasso reminded us what great leadership looks like | From FastCompany.com
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