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What are you allowing—and what are you creating?
In the end, as a leader, everything comes down to two things: what you allow and what you tolerate.
As we begin a new year, I recently challenged you to commit to a single New Year’s resolution as a leader—identify one area of your leadership that you will intentionally work to improve this year. Just one competency. My hope is that you […]
Happy New Year!
2026 is here. I want to wish the Leader’s Lab community all of God’s blessings in the New Year. Health, happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Yes, it is that time of year when most of us make New Year’s resolutions. Usually, there is more than one change or improvement we would like to make. However, as you know, there is enough data […]
Obey These Laws of Communication.
In leadership, one of our most powerful tools is the ability to communicate effectively. Yet despite our awareness, it’s easy to fall short of certain fundamental laws of communication. I’ll admit, over the years, I have unintentionally violated most, if not all, of them and faced the consequences.
Here’s a reminder for all of us to be mindful, especially in one-on-one, […]
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader.
We are very familiar with the importance of EQ (emotional intelligence). There is an ongoing discussion of which is more important: IQ or EQ. Frankly, I don’t feel qualified to enter the debate. However, I have learned that developing people skills (a component of EQ) is critical to growing a business.
Emotionally Intelligent leaders have a people-first mindset and can satisfy […]
What Great Leaders Have in Common
Over the years, I’ve read biographies and autobiographies of leaders from business, government, sports, and religion, people like Churchill, Reagan, Teddy Roosevelt, Jack Welch, and John Wooden. Studying their lives is like attending a masterclass in leadership. Despite their different fields, they share several key traits and behaviors. Four of these stand out, each beginning with the letter C:
With Gratitude
Hello Lead One community. I would like to express my best wishes to you and your loved ones for a Happy Thanksgiving.
I believe it is our human nature to think about what we don’t have or what we lack in our lives. In addition, we may find ourselves in comparison mode. I’m reminded of Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous quote, “Comparison is […]