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Front Line Leadership, Leadership Program, Intentionality, Redefine Success

You might be tempted to believe that leadership is about you. It’s about you reaching a certain goal in your career path, receiving a certain title, proving your capabilities. Yes, there are many qualities you possess that put you in a position of leadership. But ultimately, leadership—effective leadership—is not about you. It’s about the people […]

How to Leverage Intentionality

You’re 16 years old, waving at a crowd, elated that you have just won the Orange Bowl, a prestigious junior tennis tournament. You can hardly sleep that night, replaying key moments from the match, reliving point after point, return after return. Soon, the memory of accepting the Orange Bowl award shifts into a mental picture […]

How to Get Promoted to Leadership Positions

Frustrated, you cancel your dinner reservations. You thought for sure you’d be out celebrating your promotion tonight. You have the skillsets, the experience, even the longevity with the company. But once again, you were passed over. “Why does this keep happening?” you wonder. Sure, the person they hired looked like an executive her first day […]

How to Bridge the Generation Gap and Lead More Effectively

Do you remember the excitement you felt when you were 20-something, preparing your resume, scheduling interviews, and dreaming about life in the “real world?” The options felt endless, the next chapter was sure to be one of the best. You would finally be taken seriously as an adult, you would have real responsibilities, a real […]

3 Ways to Keep Top Talent from Leaving

You shake your head in frustration. Your jaw is clenched tight, and you want to throw something. Instead, you roll your shoulders back and inhale deeply. It doesn’t really help, but at least your coffee mug is still intact. This is the third resignation letter you’ve received this month. And not from an intern or […]

Creating a Culture of Greatness

Most people 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 than emphasizing your […]

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 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 as […]

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 […]