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Your Best Investment — The Gold Mine
As leaders, we make investments in our businesses regularly—whether in technology, equipment, new facilities, or marketing. These are all important to staying competitive.
But let’s not forget the greatest asset we have: our people.
Henry Ford once said, “Take away my buildings, my land, my equipment, but leave me my people and in a […]
The Leadership Dilemma: Delegating vs. Protecting Your Team
Your team is busy—dealing with deadlines, new projects, and endless demands. At times, they seem stressed, and they may even admit to it.
Yet as a leader, you still need to delegate more to focus on higher priorities. That’s where the dilemma lies. You empathize with their workload—you’ve been there yourself. But the challenge for leaders is not to slip into […]
Making Tomorrow Better
Of course, we all want a better tomorrow. As leaders, we hold responsibility for shaping the future—what needs to change, how we grow, and how we help others grow. I’ve learned that our capacity to lead is directly tied to our capacity to grow. Organizational success is inextricably linked to personal development.
Not long ago, I was introduced to a CEO […]
The Servant: Rethinking Leadership from the Ground Up
The word “servant” dates back to the 13th century, from the Anglo-French “servir,” meaning to serve or be useful. Historically, the term carried a connotation of being of a lower class—those working for the wealthy, educated, or powerful. But in leadership, the role of a servant is anything but lowly.
True leadership isn’t about sitting at the top of a pyramid, directing from above. It’s about standing […]
What Great Leaders Do
Leadership is about action; there is no status quo. Leaders are agents of change, constantly moving everything forward.
For years, I have studied the habits and behaviors of leaders across various sectors, including business, government, athletics, industry, and education. Through this exploration, I have discovered that all great leaders share certain defining characteristics.
Here are a few of those traits that we […]
Coaching with Purpose: The Leader’s Advantage
As leaders, we wear many hats, but one of the most important roles we play is developing our people. Years ago, I adopted a personal mantra that I’ve been intentional about living out:
“People Growth = Business Growth. Lack of People Growth = Business in Decay.”
Time and experience have proven this true. When our people are learning, sharpening critical skills, and […]