Arguably, self-leadership is the most important facet of successful leadership. But depending on where you are in your career, self-leadership can mean different things. There are different external and self-imposed expectations placed on a rising leader versus someone nearing the pinnacle of their career. It’s different still from a leader focused on legacy when knowing […]
Denying the importance of succession planning doesn’t make you more important to your company. It simply makes those who will need to take over less prepared. Can you think of any leader who would want to leave a disorganized exit as an end post to their legacy? Succession planning can feel different than other business […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a concept currently receiving a lot of attention. But it’s also a phrase that encapsulates an evolution in today’s workforce. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table is a goal of many organizations. […]
Do you ever look around at younger employees and think – “when I was their age, I was killing myself to get attention from senior management!”? Where there was a line of people with ambition competing to reach the top first, many leaders now feel like the go-getters are… gone. But are they? It may […]
Employee activism is increasingly common, particularly from those most likely to become leaders within your firm. Activism across the spectrum of beliefs is part of who the younger generations are. As a result, what employees expect of their leaders is also evolving – EQ is often as important as IQ, for example. With all of […]
Each leader is gifted at something. It’s the way our brains work. Some of us are visionaries and innovators, while others are persistent problem solvers or organizational gurus. Each of us has a leadership superpower. However, what that superpower is, isn’t clear to everyone. When you discover and use it, though, your success will be […]
We talk a lot about how leaders can improve employee engagement and recognize hard work and motivation. But what about those who can’t or don’t want to disengage? The workaholics. In a survey published just before the COVID outbreak, 48% of American respondents considered themselves a workaholic. That same study revealed that respondents spent an […]
No matter what industry you are in, there are always roles that grab the glory. Typically these are filled by extroverted people who enjoy the attention and likely enjoy being acknowledged publicly for successes. But any healthy and fully functioning company also has pivotal players behind the scenes. Drawing out the best in the personalities […]
If you’ve followed the 2022 World Cup, you probably watched with elation (and surprise) as the US advanced. That is until their heartbreaking loss to the Netherlands. But even without a US team to root for, there are several reasons to continue to watch the Cup games. In leading a soccer team or leading a […]