In a previous post I implored leaders to delegate responsibilities so they could focus on leading. Now I offer you the other side of that coin—you’ve delegated (great job!)—but you must still prioritize. As a leader, you must master the…
Why Good Coaching is Critical to Our Leadership Approach In my last piece, I focused on the need to develop the skill of delegation. Learning to effectively delegate is one of the most essential—and should be one of the first—skills…
While there are examples of many famous people from Kentucky, recently I had the opportunity to read about a Kentuckian, who, while not documented in traditional history books, lived a life of tremendous impact. That impact was rooted in courage.…
When transitioning to a new role or position, you wouldn’t think twice about leaving behind an old title, old business cards, old office files or even an old office itself. Yet, we often drag along a staggering range of tasks…
I will get into how this relates to business, shortly, so please indulge me as I create context from a real-life experience I am betting most of us can relate to. I am one of those drivers, who, while in…
Dealing with Change: The Leader’s Role Change: The Current Reality The pace of change in today’s marketplace is seemingly unsurpassed in human history. Malls go extinct as online portals like Amazon provide convenient, broader access and significant time savings. Skype,…
We’re preparing to undergo a momentous change in workplace dynamics over the next decade, with 75% of the existing workforce expected to transition from Boomer to Millennial. As such, we are sorely in need of consensus around what truly defines…
Does This Sound Familiar? You take the most successful salesperson in your organization, and you reward them with a promotion to Sales Manager. But, turns out they can’t manage their checking account, let alone your company’s sales team, and just…
Have you ever wondered if your people see your leadership the same way you do? Over the years, I found that an annual “sanity check,“ or assessment, was very helpful to really understand the effectiveness of my leadership. But one tip…
So you are ready for leadership. You are one of the top individual performers in your organization. You have been selected as an “Emerging Leader” (whatever that means…) and your stock is on the rise. You might think the company might…