“The kindest form of leadership is the truth.” – Jack Welch The ability of a leader to speak the truth is not opposed to the idea of being kind. In leadership, speaking the truth is the very essence of kindness. When leaders shrink back from speaking truth in the name of “sparing their feelings”, they are,…
How to Unlock the 1 Idea That Leads to Great Decision Making
Today, you will be called upon to make a leadership decision. And the thought will occur to you, “The decision I make could be wrong. In fact, not only could it be wrong, it could be spectacularly wrong.” In fact, you will realize that your decision could be so wrong, that ultimately it could cause…
3 Leadership Tools That Can Produce Disastrous Results
In leadership, as in life, using the right tool in the wrong way, or at the wrong time, can do more harm than good. Have you ever tried to tighten a flat-head screw using a Phillips screwdriver? Or what about trying to remove a lug nut with the wrong sized lug wrench? You might have…
Watch Out- These 5 Tips Could Be Hurting Your Leadership
What you believe as a leader will ultimately determine who you become as a leader. Unfortunately, the beliefs that many leaders cling to are not only outdated, but they can severely limit the growth potential of a leader who subscribes to these ideas. Here are five of the most commonly held bizarre leadership beliefs that do…
How to Alleviate Leadership Anxiety With the Power of Perspective
One of the most important functions of effective leadership is to master the power of perspective. Leaders require the ability to look at problems and determine their relative size and importance. Is this a big problem, or a little problem? Of all of the problems facing our team, which is the most important, and which is…
