Chris Goede

Prioritizing may not feel like a defining leadership characteristic. Many leaders get caught in the daily rush of managing what’s urgent instead of focusing on what’s truly important. But leadership requires intentionality—especially in how we spend our time and energy. I’m not sharing this as an expert, but as someone still learning. I’ve discovered that success isn’t measured by how...

Let’s imagine for a second that your team at work is on a boat. Some of them are rowing with you toward the goal, but others are sitting with the oars on their laps and phones in hand. And worse, a few might even be in the back working hard to sink the boat completely. The reality is that according...

You often hear the phrase, “Stories sell.” But in leadership, stories do even more than that—they show. As leaders, our role isn’t just to tell people what to do; it’s to help them see the way forward. And more often than not, our stories are what make ideas stick far better than facts or instructions ever could. Stories make concepts...

We should always strive to be the kind of leader people want to follow. But here’s the truth: no matter how skilled or intentional you are as a leader, you will lose great people from time to time. It’s simply part of business. That said, when you’ve got top talent on your team—those people you know you can’t afford to...

As back-to-school hits and fall approaches, it’s the perfect time of year for checkups. I know a lot of people that use this time to schedule check-ins for their physical health, but what about your workplace health? Have you checked in on your vision lately? I’m not talking about eyesight; I’m talking about your vision statement and mission statements. Are...

We’ve all experienced it—the negative team member that causes problems for the whole team. The snide comments, it-can’t-be-done attitudes, and sour behavior can stain an otherwise functional and healthy team, leaving a wake of frustration behind them. Their negativity sinks ships…literally. Relationships, partnerships, and most importantly, your leadership, are all undermined, ruining team culture and causing unnecessary drama. It’s up...