Development

How about a quick mid-year check-in on how we’re doing with some critical leadership competencies? I’ve found it’s a valuable practice to pause occasionally for a personal evaluation. There’s no question, our teams want to follow leaders who are committed to growing in their craft. And for us as leaders, our craft is made up of the many competencies we’re expected to demonstrate daily in order to lead effectively. Leadership isn’t static. It’s a learning process, challenging, ongoing, and built through experience. It doesn’t happen overnight. However, the good news is that we have more resources than ever to support our development, including webinars, podcasts, books, conferences, and more. Below are a few key competencies worth reflecting on. Consider reviewing [...]

Whether you're approaching retirement, know someone who is, or you're simply in a season of life where you're ready to reinvent yourself, this is for you. You may be feeling a mix of restlessness, boredom, uncertainty, or even conflict about what's next. That's not unusual. It's just a sign that you're ready for a new chapter — one you get to define. Rather than "retiring," think about re-wiring — shifting your energy, talents, and time toward something that lights you up and makes an impact. VISION: What Does "Re-Wired" Look Like for You? What excites you now? What gets your energy flowing? It's still in you — you have to look. Where can you apply the skills and knowledge you've spent a [...]

When it comes to building a winning team—whether in business, sports, or life—one question always rises to the surface: Who’s responsible for culture? The answer is simple. If you’re a CEO, a business owner, an executive leading a team, a department head—or frankly, anyone responsible for the performance of a group—you are the Captain of the Culture. Let’s talk about what that actually means. Culture isn’t something you can hold in your hand, but you feel it. It’s the tone of your workplace. It’s the vibe in the room. And as a leader, you’re setting it, whether you realize it or not. What values are you modeling? What kind of atmosphere are you creating? Do people walk into work energized and supported, or are they [...]

One thing is certain: change is inevitable. I love this quote (source unknown): "If you don’t like change, you’ll like irrelevance even less." That says it all. Change is here to stay. As leaders, we must not only accept change but embrace it. Let’s see it for what it is: an opportunity to move forward, to learn, and to grow. Change reveals things—about ourselves, our team, our culture, and our systems. Recently, in a coaching session, a client was confronted with an unexpected and significant shift in her team’s direction. It was uncharted territory, and the change created uncertainty and chatter among her team. She admitted she lacked confidence in her ability to unite the group and lead them forward. Together, we [...]