The world moves fast and slow at the same time. Most people when asked, “how are you doing?” respond, “busy.” Productive leadership is not about being busy. Instead, leadership is about exhibiting the right actions to ensure others are inspired, motivated, and aligned. Leaders are seen as the model for…
“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe No word creates more energy and discussion than trust. In leadership, so many passionate conversations are based around this word that can include: Do I trust this new hire? Do I trust this salesperson?…
To be an executive, your skills and practices need to change to adapt to the situation you have in front of you. I have learned that leaders who quickly see the need to let go – by shedding the skills and practices that led them to the position and replacing…
If you are frustrated by what people are not doing, focus on what they are doing and see how you can make that work to support your goals. There is a myth that leaders can freely give out advice and feedback. Nothing could be further from the truth. In leadership, one of…
“If you can listen without judgment, new doors will open for you, expanding your knowledge base and igniting those around you as well” – Bobbie Goheen As leaders, the ability to maintain an open mind while leveraging your experience is a difficult balance. Your experience is what allows you to…