The phrase “creating margin” can be a little bit of a divisive phrase—some people scoff at the notion of needing margin; others crave it but aren’t great at putting it into practice. But leaders need to be able to intentionally create margin (breathing room) in their calendars and personal lives. It’s as necessary as breathing, and helps you avoid burnout,…
Every leader has a legacy. Let me say that again—EVERY leader has a legacy. Whether it’s good or bad, and whether it’s intentional or not, every leader has a legacy. What is the legacy you’re leaving? In your current position or circle of influence, what do you want to leave in your wake for those who come behind you? It…
We see it happen all the time. Whether it’s two different companies or two departments merging together—you experience a clash of the culture titans. Where one side is rigid and process-oriented, the other might be more free-spirited, and it becomes an us-versus-them mentality, even though technically they’re both on the same team now. Clashing cultures usually stem from a resistance…
In his new data-driven book How to Work with Complicated People, speaker and bestselling author Ryan Leak shares powerful collaboration strategies so that you can work effectively with nearly anyone. This blog post has been adapted from chapter 8. You can order your copy here. There is often a gap between what’s coming out of our mouths and what’s going…
In his new data-driven book How to Work with Complicated People, speaker and bestselling author Ryan Leak shares powerful collaboration strategies so that you can work effectively with nearly anyone. This blog post has been adapted from chapter 3. You can pre-order your copy here. One time when I was talking with a client, they kept saying, “Well, hopefully my…
Curiosity isn’t a word that normally pops into our minds when we talk about leadership. We usually tend to focus on influence, integrity, or competency. But I believe curiosity is a highly underrated skill. And just like any other skill, it takes practice to master. At its core, curiosity is the desire to learn or know about something. I think…
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