There’s a subtle form of complacency that can creep into the mindset of just about any leader. It’s the willingness to settle for Change, when it is really Growth that is called for. The difference might sound subtle, but in fact it is an important and significant difference. Leaders armed with the growth mindset are…
5 Times Leaders Just Need to Stop Talking
Leaders need to talk. They must cast vision. They must issue challenges. They must extend encouragement. But just as importantly, effective leaders also grasp another fundamental truth: Sometimes leaders need to just stop talking. These are times when the most effective communication strategy is not say a thing. 1. When it’s time to listen When…
Big Problem? Know Which Bucket Has the Solution
Some leadership challenges are nothing more than a little pothole in the road. Others are more like a giant speed-bump. But every now and then you will face something far greater; you will face a challenge that can only be described as an enormous brick wall completely blocking your path. And when that happens,…
10 Ways Leaders Build a Good Name
What’s In a Name? For Leaders, Just About Everything “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 How good is your name? I’m not just talking about your reputation, although your reputation is a part of your name. And I’m not just talking…
The Vital Importance of Respect in Leadership
In his opening talk at the 2017 Global Leadership Summit, GLS founder Bill Hybels called upon leaders to accept a higher standard when it comes to respect and civility. What a timely message this is. One need only listen to the shrill discord in the public arena surrounding racial issues in the United States, and…