Two of the most powerful forces on the planet are intention and action. They are linked together, yet completely separate. And as we better understand their power, we are better able to use the collective and individual power of each.ActionNothing happens or changes until someone does something. As leaders, we are in the behavior business.
As a leader, you know that listening is essential. It’s a key part of communication, and we all strive to get better at it. But today, I want to share what I believe is the most powerful reason to listen. We’ve talked about many reasons to listen in this series, from understanding others to acknowledging their
Lots of adjectives are used to define leaders. And chances are, flexible isn’t one you typically think about. I mean, is being a flexible leader even a good idea? Most would agree we want leaders to be consistent. So, it begs the question: are we risking consistency if we strive for flexibility?\ Consistency in some things
Do you answer work emails after hours and on weekends? Do you resent it? Maybe it doesn’t make any difference to you. But what if it was against the law to expect you to do work outside of agreed-upon hours? A growing number of companies have passed “Right to Disconnect” laws. Here’s a short article
Leaders, whether they realize it or not, are in the change business. After all, if nothing was changing, and things were going great, would we even need leaders? But since things are always changing, perhaps faster than ever, we need leaders who can effectively lead change. In other words, leaders need to master change leadership. To
There are plenty of definitions of wisdom – and not just from the dictionary. There are philosophical and psychological definitions – even biblical ones. My goal here isn’t to dive into those distinctions but to be pragmatic and practical about the important quality of wisdom – more specifically leadership wisdom. Why? Because whatever your definition, given the
Listening is a skill that can transform our relationships, our work, and even how we view the world. Over the years, I’ve learned that being a good listener isn’t just about hearing what’s being said—it’s about connecting, understanding, and truly engaging with the person in front of you. Today, I’d like to share five ways
I’m writing this before Election Day, not knowing who will be elected to serve as our President. And I’m not writing a political piece, but I am making a prediction (not that one). And I hope, that for those who read it, it will make my prediction wrong. Anxious and emotional. Lots of people, regardless of who
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