Every leader leads two teams; there’s the team you inherited, and there’s the team you built. This key truth has been one of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned with respect to team leadership. The team you inherited were already in place before you showed up. They had been assembled by your predecessor, and…
3 Indicators You Need to Recharge Your Leadership Battery
When your leadership battery is fully charged, everyone around you wins. The leader sets the emotional and cultural tone for the team. And so when the leader’s personal energy is running strong the entire culture benefits. Teams are more cohesive Tough decisions are made with confidence Tensions on the team are resolved in a healthy manner…
How to Spot the 10 Warning Signs of Leadership Insecurity
“A lot of things can happen when you have an insecure leader. None of it very good.” That bit of wisdom was passed along to me by a wise mentor many years ago, and it has helped to guide my leadership ever since. The reason for the power of this statement is that a sense…
How To Clear Your Thinking for Great Decision-Making
Clear decision-making flows from an uncluttered mind. Knowing how to de-clutter your thinking can make or break your ability to make the right call. When a decision is looming, it’s time for clarity. It’s the time for an ability to organize your thoughts, weigh the most relevant data and sift through the most important opinions. But…
Top 20 Quotes From The 2019 Global Leadership Summit
Global Leadership Summit 2019 has been jam-packed with leadership gold. Here are a few of my favorite nuggets… From Craig Groeschel… “Leaders, show the people what’s in your heart.” “There is a big difference between impressing you and connecting with you.” “Constraints drive creativity.” “Perfection is often the enemy of progress.” “Everyone wins when the…