In a 2021 Harvard Business Review article titled “The Leader as Coach,” the authors argue: “An effective manager-as-coach asks questions instead of providing answers, supports employees instead of judging them, and facilitates their development instead of dictating what has to be done.” The landscape of leadership continuously changes as the challenges become larger, people more …
In one of his weekly newsletters, James Clear wrote that “people usually judge you based on where you are at currently, not what you could become eventually. Don’t let one comment stop you from trying.” A recent podcast from Ryan Hawk and Dr. Michael Gervais discussed FOPO: “Our fear of other people’s opinions (FOPO) has …
In her book Dare to Lead, Brene Brown writes that “Daring leaders are never silent about hard things.” Highly-effective leadership requires engaging with really challenging situations, and it means making tough decisions for the betterment of the organization. A leader who leads with purpose understands the importance of making these decisions even if some or …
“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes,” Andrew Carnegie once said. Developing a benchmark for success in leadership is critical for improving the organization and its people. Although many leaders set goals, it’s really important to clearly define what success looks like …
Writer and speaker J.P. Nerbun, the author of The Culture System, stated in a recent post: “The biggest misconception about culture is…” and asked people to finish the sentence. One misconception about team culture is that it’s developed and sustained in a few team meetings. In reality, team culture is the compounding of literally every …
In his book Amp it Up, Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman describes what’s necessary for organizational hypergrowth: “What you need on day one is to ratchet up expectations, energy, urgency, and intensity.” The strategies for business or organizational growth happen behind the scenes, and everyone else sees the end product of revenue or better results. The …
The beginning of the school year often brings positive energy for a new beginning to the educational journey. Developing a strong start to the school year, a new job, or a leadership position requires a certain level of systematic strategy. It’s important to develop a foundation on which the rest of the process will unfold. …
“A large part of wisdom is knowing what to ignore. A large part of expertise is knowing where to place your attention,” writes Shane Parrish in his newsletter. James Clear also suggests that “focus is the art of knowing what to ignore.” One significant issue in leadership is focusing on too much at once. While …
“Emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success,” writes Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ. One of the most important aspects of leadership is developing the emotional intelligence required to lead from the front. While smart and hardworking leaders make an impact, the best leaders …
During the SEC Media Day, Coach Kirby Smart discussed “The Cost of Leadership,” and stated that “If we truly want to be honest and upfront about leadership, you can’t ignore the cost of leadership.” Coach Smart went on to outline his three costs of leadership that he’s experience in leading a college football team. At …