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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 […]
What It’s Like to Be on the Other Side of You
As we’ve learned, self-awareness is a core leadership competency and a critical part of developing emotional intelligence. Yet many leaders believe they’re more self-aware than they truly are. I’ll admit, I’ve been humbled over the years by my own blind spots.
What has become clear to me is the strong connection between self-awareness and leadership effectiveness. The […]
The Expectations Every Leader Should Revisit
As we near the end of the year, many of us reflect on the last 12 months. We ask ourselves, “What did I do well?” “What do I need to change in the coming year?” “How can I grow?”
But do we ever stop and ask, “Am I meeting my people’s expectations?” Maybe […]
Business Planning Made Easier
Many business and corporate planning processes remain overly complex, time-consuming, and often ineffective.
Every business owner and CEO needs a business plan, typically one that includes a Vision, Mission Statement, Objectives, Strategies, and Action Plans.
The most important reason for having a business plan is to clarify your thinking. It also serves as a powerful communication tool that outlines:
- WHERE you, as the leader, want to take the organization […]
Focus on the Main Event: A New Way to Huddle
Most of us are familiar with boxing and the concept of the “Main Event.” Before the big fight, there are several preliminary bouts—the undercard. Fans watch these closely, anticipating the main event.
In business and leadership, there’s always a Main Event too. Remember the phrase: “The main thing is the main thing.” This is the priority that deserves 100% of our focus. We […]
Who is succeeding because of you?
Leadership is often defined simply: someone is following. No followers, no leadership. At its core, leadership is about influence, but its true function is not to gather followers; it’s to create more leaders.
We see this clearly in sports, where it’s called the “bench.” These are the players not yet on the field, still developing, still learning, preparing for the moment they will take […]