Leaders are Made, Not Born

Leadership is a critical component of any successful business. But what makes a good leader? Is it something that can be learned, or are some people born with the qualities necessary to lead effectively? In this blog post, I’ll explore the idea that leaders are...

Leaders, Layoffs Are Not About You

CEO Braden Wallake posted about his grief and anguish after laying three people off. It became a viral post to empathize with or mock. Here’s the problem. He made the layoffs all about him. Layoffs are not about the leader. They never are. Is it hard for a...

Three Reasons Leaders Fail to Motivate Teams

You may be a great leader, but if you can’t motivate teams, you’re not going to get very far. And this is not a small problem. According to Gallup, only 15% of employees feel motivated at work. So what’s going on? There are several reasons leaders fail to...

You Are Where the Buck Stops

Leaders, the buck stops with you. I hope that’s not news to you. If it is, we will spend some time today talking about why. You may wonder, why now? I’m no fortune teller, but I read enough. And from what I’m reading, challenging times are right in front of us. It’s...

Leadership Is Lonely

We expect leaders to be strong, decisive, and resilient. We don’t expect that leadership is lonely. But, it can be. Leaders have the pressure of an entire company on their shoulders. And they carry that weight all by themselves, knowing that despite all the...

How to be successful in your new leadership role.

So you’ve been promoted to a leadership role! Congratulations! Now comes the hard part – actually being successful in your new position. It can be tough to figure out what’s expected of you and how to achieve your goals. But don’t worry – with a...