Leading Through Transition: Tips for Leaders in Times of Change
Leading through transition is hard, but here’s what we can learn from a flock of snow geese about how to lead effectively when everything is changing.
No Finish Line: Finishing is Not Always the Point
Being the first to the finish line does not always make us winners, and some of the most important races have no finish line at all; here’s what that means for leaders.
Quiet Professionals – Do You Have What It Takes?
We tend to think of “leaders” as those who are the loudest and most visible, but I think it’s the quiet professionals who show us the highest form of the leadership art, as these three stories illustrate.
Non-Verbal Skills for Virtual Team Leaders
Non-verbal skills are key, but in the virtual team leadership world they are even more critical; here are eight ways to speak more powerfully to your virtual team even before you start using actual words.
Like Geese in a Row – What We Forget About Leadership
There’s something about leadership we can sometimes forget, a line of paddling geese in a row I saw this morning illustrated that point perfectly.
How to Lead with Certainty in Uncertain Times
It’s hard to lead with certainty in uncertain times; here are five things to think about and three ways we can lead confidently despite the unknown.
Jolly Rancher Leadership – It’s Not About the Candy
Jolly Rancher leadership isn’t about handing out candy, it’s about being where we are most needed and helping our teams when their stuggle is greatest.
Overcoming Fear: Finding Confidence in a Scary World
Overcoming fear begins by recognizing that fear comes from within and that we have power over it; Jodie’s story of struggle and success shows how.
The Leadership Eye Test: A Simple Checkup for Your Team’s Health
A leadership “eye” test may be just the thing we need to make sure the long-term health of our team is not in danger; here’s a simple way to get a checkup.
Leaders Go First: The Surprising Impact of Making the First Move
We know that leaders go first, that’s part of the definition of being a leader. But there’s a surprising impact that going first can have on those who follow that is more powerful than we may have thought.
Building a Team: What to Look for When Assembling Your Squad
Whether we get to choose who will be on our team, or we have to work with the people we have right now, building a team for the long-haul is not something we can do overnight. Here’s a new favorite quote about that, and five things to look for when building a team that succeeds […]
Getting Their Attention: How to Bend time With The Oddball Effect
How can we get our teammates to sit up and take notice? By slowing down time. Odd as it may seem, we can actually do this, and unlocking this power can be an effective leadership tool. It involves a simple concept called the oddball effect. Here’s what it is and how we can use it […]