What’s in Your Leadership Box?
This is the last Step Up Leader Tip of 2015. As we wrap-up the year-end, and “unwrap” our gifts, I often use this time-for myself and with clients—to do some housekeeping-both mental and physical. This can include taking an inventory. Celebrate and acknowledge yourself while creating a placeholder that helps prepare for what you want […]
Getting Started: A Leadership Secret You Deserve To Know
Slow down to move fast. This important leadership secret underscores much of the work I do with leaders. At this hectic time of year, I thought it would be helpful to emphasize that how we start the day often determines how effective we are in our activities. It can be challenging to resist the urge […]
The Servant Leader: The Gift of Your Leadership
This week’s Step Up Leader post borrows from a timely post in Leading Blog. In the midst of the busy holiday season and the crush of important and urgent matters, it may be challenging to think about leadership priorities. Yet, it’s the perfect time to think of leadership as a long-term practice based in giving, […]
Is Your Leadership Blueprint Effective?
I admit to being annoyed by some new construction going up within sightline of my office window. For over two decades, I’ve enjoyed the beauty of unspoiled nature, tall trees and grasses, and an unobstructed expanse of green. All that has changed within the last few months, as two new homes are under construction. What’s […]
Are You Owning it as a Leader?
The theme from Leading Blog this week captivates me: personal responsibility. I’ve worked with numerous leadership teams who are struggling to accomplish objectives and goals. Helping them get to the root of the dysfunction requires five essential ingredients; vision, alignment, trust, collaboration and accountability. When working with a team, I always begin with the leader […]