Creating a Culture of Greatness – Teams

Most people, especially in teams, want to be known as great at what they do. Greatness inspires athletes, artists, actors, innovators, and businesspeople. A desire to be great motivates us to work harder, to keep learning, and to keep practicing. We want to hone our skills and be recognized for the work we produce. Rather […]

How to Have the Mindset of a Leader

John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” Leadership mindset is more than just effectively providing direction and managing conflict. Leaders inspire others to innovate, learn, and achieve their goals. Good leaders understand the need for professional growth and development […]

Becoming Slow to Speak and Quick to Listen

Every muscle tightens. You feel your jaw set, your eyes laser focused. You resist every urge to slam your hands on your desk, let alone flip the whole thing over. You ended the phone call abruptly, thankful this wasn’t an in-person conversation. But you wonder why you feel so angry. You asked for his feedback […]

10 Ways to Improve Internal Communications

Have you ever been in a meeting that’s lasted too long? When you first skimmed over the agenda, you settled into your chair—you weren’t going anywhere for a while. Soon, you found yourself daydreaming about a weekend on the lake and when you snapped back to reality, you realized you had missed item III: New […]

Avoid Regretting Your Career Change

Zzz. Zzz. Your phone vibrates on your desk, shaking you back to the present moment. You glance at the clock on your computer screen wondering how long you’ve been lost in thought. As you snag your phone, your heart starts beating faster. This is the call you’ve been waiting for—the reason you were daydreaming in […]

8 Ways to Network Like a Pro

Networking events are crucial for finding the right people for your organization, reaching your career goals, and making connections for future collaborations. And yet, you find yourself dreading them. You typically sit through sessions, rehearsing your pitch, and scanning the room to see who you hope you meet–and who you want to avoid. Then you […]

Tactics of a Courageous Leader

Your five-year plan includes a new office, a raise, and a new apartment, but none of that will be possible unless you get a promotion. You know you have the qualifications, the drive, and the vision to do great things as a leader—if you could get out of your head. A characteristic that sets leaders […]

Evolving into a Modern Leader

The unveiling of the iPhone in 2007 changed history and the trajectory of technology. Today, you probably don’t think twice about the incredible features of your smartphone. You expect the camera to be phenomenal, the screen pixelation to be crystal clear, the audio to be crisp, and the processing to be fast. As you draft […]

Are You a Self-Aware Leader?

Your employee casually said something in a meeting that instantly jars you. You feel your jaw clench, your shoulders stiffen, and a knot plummets to the pit of your stomach. You wonder, why am I so bothered by that fleeting comment? You don’t hear the rest of the conversation because you’re too distracted by your […]

Managing Disrespectful Employees

The tension in the conference room is palpable. You dart your eyes toward an employee with a history of being easily angered and argumentative. Your team is presenting a new idea, but their colleagues do not share their enthusiasm. What started as a healthy debate is now escalating. You believe in the value of everyone […]