In leadership, there's nothing quite like proven, reliable experience. But if you're not careful, all that experience can slide into nothing more than tired staleness.
Be a demanding leader without being a jerk by focusing on results with respect and humility.
Teams don't make decisions—individuals do. Bob Frisch highlights in Harvard Business Review that the concept of "team decisions" is a myth.
Leadership rises or falls on focus, and it is dangerously easy to drift into distractions that feel productive but pull you from what truly matters.
To maintain integrity as a leader, beware of subtle deceptions like eating half a cookie to justify breaking commitments.
Insecurity can hinder a leader's effectiveness. Self-evaluation questions help gauge one's security levels. Overcoming insecurities requires self-awareness and growth.
The combination of passion and discipline is essential for effective leadership and long-lasting impact.
Emphasizing your title can hinder authentic leadership. The need to please someone with an impressive title can cause your team to slow down as they aim for error-free perfection.
Focus on "on-the-way leadership" instead of solely on reaching the destination.
Effective leaders can protect their credibility by eliminating several phrases from their vocabulary.
True leadership doesn't eliminate negativity—it enters it, bringing light where it's needed most.
The best leaders don’t just know how to move fast—they know when to stop. In a world obsessed with hustle, the wisest leaders make room for stillness, clarity, and deep renewal.
What if the most powerful legacy you leave isn’t what you build, but how you treat people while building it?
Are you leading in constant crisis mode?
The leadership habits you developed in the era of virtual meetings can be transformed into powerful leadership skills.
Fear is a common companion for leaders, indicating progress and growth. Embrace fear to sharpen instincts, draw support, and stay humble.
Leadership may require going beyond normal performance levels, up to "11," in certain situations such as facing extraordinary challenges, breaking a cycle of routine, or seizing opportunities. Effective leaders know when to push their team to their highest potential.
Celebrate actions, not just numbers. Reinforce values by ringing the bell for kindness, teamwork, and encouragement. Leaders shape culture by what they celebrate.
You can't build a great team, if you don't know who keeps coming up with all those great ideas. As a leader, you need to know who your big idea generators are.
As a leader, one of the most under-rated instruments in your toolbox is a simple tuning fork.
