Liddell Leads

  David Liddell had the pleasure of visiting with Rejoyce Owusu on her Umatta Consulting Podcast to discuss his new book, Simplicity Driven Leadership: 3 Key Principles to Help a Business Thrive. The pair discussed how simplicity can transform the way leaders guide their teams and businesses. Here are key takeaways from the Podcast as […]

Most leadership teams don’t fail because they lack vision. They fail because they stumble on execution. And that breakdown doesn’t start in the boardroom. It starts when leadership development is treated like a box to check instead of a daily discipline across the organization. Real leadership shows up at every level of your organization whether […]

Your next generation of leaders won’t rise by accident. Although they may already on your team solving problems, managing projects, and quietly building influence, without a strategic approach to their development, their potential stays exactly that: potential. It might even become lost potential. Leadership development is often a shortsightedly treated as an event. A workshop. […]

You’ve hit a plateau. You and your partners aren’t meshing. You’re at a crossroads and need to make a decision that could impact your company’s future. It happens—even in the most successful firms. Growth outpaces alignment. Communication thins. Hard decisions stall. The leadership team that once clicked starts to fray. These aren’t signs of failure. […]

What does leadership development actually look like in your organization? For some, it’s formal training programs. For others, it’s workshops, mentorships, or team-building retreats. These are all important, but part of a larger the picture. Leadership development isn’t a one-time event or a department’s responsibility. It’s a continuous process embedded in how your organization communicates, […]

I guarantee that if you are a leader, you can name someone who could benefit from executive coaching. You’ve tried, shared feedback, offered support, even had the dreaded direct conversation. It feels as if this person isn’t going to change whatever their problem behavior is. Maybe it’s defensiveness. Maybe they avoid conflict. Maybe they bulldoze […]

Leadership shouldn’t feel hard, but if these questions sound like your world, it’s a sign. 🔹 “Why isn’t my team stepping up the way I need them to?” 🔹 “We spend too much time in meetings, but decisions still don’t get made—why?” 🔹 “I’ve got smart people around the table, so why aren’t we aligned?” […]

Not all leaders are ready—or willing—to hear what they could be doing better. That’s not a flaw. It’s human. But the leaders who seek honest feedback, who are curious about what’s really going on, and who ask, “What am I missing?” Those are the ones who consistently improve outcomes for their teams and their organizations. […]

The book draws on decades of experience helping leaders cut through complexity and lead with clarity. If you’re navigating competing priorities, growing a team, or simply want to lead more effectively—this book offers practical tools you can apply right away. Want more early access to resources like this? Behind-the-scenes insights, new articles, and subscriber-only content […]

Will what got you here get you to where you want to go? Many CEOs and business owners know they need to evolve, but don’t know what that looks like in practice. If you’re sensing that your current way of operating isn’t sustainable for your next stage, you’re not alone. The challenge isn’t just strategy—it’s […]