We hear this all the time in our line of work, that people want a seat at the leadership table in their organizations. I hear it all the time in my own organization! And here’s the thing—I love that someone has that aspiration. At the same time, I wonder what’s going on behind the scenes to earn it. Are you…
One hundred and ten feet straight up, no option to turn back, and enemy bullets raining down from above. This was the situation facing what President Ronald Reagan called “the boys of Pointe du Hoc.” June 6, 1944, which we all remember as D-Day, was a critical turning point in World War II. For these Army Rangers who landed on…
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…
Think for a moment about one of the best work cultures you’ve been a part of. I bet I can predict what you experienced: If I had to boil all of those things down to one word – I’d say that word is “trust.” You trusted your leader. You trusted your coworkers. You trusted the mission of the organization. You…
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