Leaders must be able to end their day, look back, and know with certainty whether or not this was a good leadership day.
Leadership is about a lot of things. One of those indispensable things is the ability to help other people accomplish a lot.
Should we avoid setting resolutions for the new year because we might fail?
It is easy to see their shortcomings as failures, but when you take the time to dig in you may learn that these aren’t failures at all.
Here are four common bottlenecks that wage war against productivity, along with some questions to help you determine if they’ve snuck into your organization.
“I don't have time for that.” This is the most constant complaint I hear from leaders.
Every leader has habits that drain his or her effectiveness. Before you resolve to start new habits, why don't you jettison some current ones?
Only do what produces results. Stop doing everything else.
If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.
Work-life balance is like an age-old unsolved mystery or mathematical equation.
In order to maximize leadership effectiveness, there are a number of disciplines that must be mastered.
Sometimes “margin” and “balance” can seem like elusive and infuriatingly abstract ideals, but disciplines like striding, diligence and essentialism help establish a healthy way forward.
It’s difficult to separate the performance and achievements of any elite athlete from those who helped them discover and hone the talent and skill that led them to greatness.
As you grow in these five areas, you'll find that the people around you will start to grow as well.
We all want to make a difference in our families, the organizations we work for and our churches. The problem is that we fall into the trap of thinking we have to make all the difference ourselves.
A number of years ago one of my leaders sat me down for some tough feedback. He simply said, "What you're doing is not good. You are going to wear yourself out."
Today, I want to look at a few things to consider when making leadership decisions. This will help you become a more aware leader.
Giving feedback to creative people can be a murky experience.
Your energy waxes and wanes over the course of the day. You're not a robot. You're human.
Rarely is someone looking out for you and your long-term sustainability. Most people are just demanding more from you.
