Research shows that resilient people think differently. They have a set of skills – sometimes learned, other times innate – that allow them to persevere, manage stress, and triumph in the face of challenges. In the midst of your current challenges, which of the five traits of resilient people is it time to lean on? 1. THEY ARE AUTHENTIC. Resilient…
As an educational leader with more than 30 years of experience, I’ve been immersed in countless impactful moments that have left an indelible mark on me. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the remarkable transformations orchestrated by teams of school leaders. Together, we’ve embarked on journeys to revitalize struggling educational institutions and uplift disheartened and poverty ridden students, guiding them…
All great leaders read. And I’m not talking about skimming through the newspaper each morning over coffee. I’m talking about devouring knowledge! Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Compare that with the fact that the average CEO reads four to five books a month. Some of the most successful leaders throughout history were…
In early 2018, I was five years into my role as CEO of TN Voices, a non-profit mental health organization. When I started, we had a $2 million-plus budget, and there were planned changes that would cause a loss of revenue. By 2018, we were holding steady, weathering the storm of change and strategizing toward new opportunities and programs. I…
As a leader and a business owner, I have always been passionate about exploring new ways to grow personally and professionally and to help others do the same. However, like many leaders, I have often faced the challenges of limited time, energy, and resources. It wasn’t until I discovered the potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) that I realized there…
The world is in a leadership crisis. That idea seems to appear more and more in the media. News outlets and social media, alike, are not shy to talk about the decline of leadership in government, education, entertainment, religion, business, art, and the family. “We’re not as strong as we used to be” seems to be the common refrain, and…
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