In an insightful Knowledge Project Podcast from Shane Parrish and Michael Goldsmith, they discuss the process of receiving quality feedback for improvement. One challenging area of leadership is utilizing a system that includes feedback and coaching. While many organizations gather feedback, much of it falls to the side and isn’t utilized. Highly effective leaders seek …
Great leaders of companies, schools, or teams search for the best people and utilize their skills to move the organization forward. Although this idea seems straightforward, many leaders fail to place their best people in positions of most impact. People who elevate to the top often made it there because they outworked others, took chances, …
“An extraordinary life is all about daily, continuous improvements in the areas that matter most,” writes author Robin Sharma. The most successful people and organizations focus significantly on continuous improvement. Many high achievers naturally think in a way that fosters growth while others have developed the skill over time. In either situation, a continuous improvement …
Personal and team standards create the foundation for reaching significant goals. We all have personal standards that we set for ourselves. High achievers set the standard extremely high while others set the bar low or not at all. Teams also set standards for the work they do each day. While high achieving teams develop an …
Effective leadership is a critical aspect of a highly functioning team or company. When we experience excellent leadership, we rarely notice it’s even happening. When we experience inept leadership, we’re subjected to the incredible stress and struggle it manifests. Naming strong leadership traits is the first step in comprehending how to strategically lead others to …
In September of 2015, I started writing and blogging regularly. It was immediately after I completed my Master’s Degree and prior to beginning my Doctoral Degree studies in January 2018. I wrote over sixty-five blog posts and spent two and a half years developing my voice, writing skills, and ideas around education, coaching, and leadership. …