Chris Goede

When we talk about seeing into the future, we’re not talking about being psychic, but rather, how does a leader see the future? If 2020 taught us anything, it was that when one door closes, we need to see what other doors may now be open or accessible—what now becomes possible? John Maxwell teaches that a leader is one who...

We’ve all struggled with disappointments, setbacks, and failure in the workplace. I’m sure if I were to offer an anonymous tip line, it would be filled with messages from people who have experienced a personal failure, as well as details about how it impacted them at work. Rebuilding a reputation and leading with integrity is possible in our professional lives,...

As we head into the first quarter of this new year, it’s important to kick off with a strong foundation. For me, that means taking stock of my leadership influence—specifically, how am I developing myself to this high calling of leadership? While most people evaluate their leadership based on their management skills, leadership requires more than just being a proficient...

Look at my to-do list. See how busy I am? Does this sound familiar? In our personal and professional lives, we often feel like we’re barely hanging on; we live and die by a flimsy “sticky note strategy” and wear busy as a badge of honor. But this strategy isn’t sustainable—and even if it were, it’s certainly not efficient or...

It’s every leader’s favorite time of year (or maybe just mine?)—when we unwrap that fresh new planner, sit down with an uninterrupted block of time, and map out goals and plans for the new year at hand. I love taking time at the end of the year to reflect on the past and plan for the future. As we wrap...

If there’s one thing I hear all the time from executives, it’s this: “I’m so busy, I just don’t have time to lead!” And I get that, I really do. But what I want to reply—and often do!—is say, “You don’t have time NOT to lead!” Let me explain. It’s terrifyingly easy to become slaves to our calendars, always wondering...