When we think of leadership, we often envision someone who is standing at the forefront with a compelling vision, significant influence, or strong decision-making capacity. And these are some of the most admirable characteristics of effective leadership. But underneath those coveted traits are some of the more important and less obvious foundational characteristics of effective …
Some people can make managing look easy, at least to the surrounding onlookers. Every time they show up, they look polished. And let’s face it, they get things done. Nothing is visibly falling through the cracks. There are no external signs of impending overwhelm or extreme exhaustion, but underlying issues are brewing. There is an …
Most of us know that work-life balance doesn’t just happen. We must be strategic in our efforts to gain it—and to keep it. Work-life balance is not a one-time fix, but rather a continuous process of adjusting priorities. Some things are more important than others for a season. Good leaders know how to assess and …
Do you want all the answers upfront? It’s not going to happen. I would like to know a little more first (a form of procrastination), but I realize more and more each day that it won’t happen. We cannot have all the answers upfront. And even if we had all the pieces to the puzzle, …
How can remembering when you were successful in the past drive you forward without fear in the future? Indeed, it can! Success may be saying to you, “Remember me, I’m success”? Do you remember when we did this before? Do you remember when we did that huge thing? Yes, you were scared to death, but …
Listening requires more intentionality than we sometimes recognize. For some leaders, it’s easier to keep talking and monopolizing the conversation than to be quiet and listen. It’s impossible to count the number of times I’ve been in a room with leaders who have talked incessantly without pausing to listen. Everyone is trying desperately to express their …
Do you have a dedicated space on your calendar for everything you need to get done in a day? Is this true, and you still don’t feel like you’re making progress? You’re tackling your to-do list but feel like you’re spinning your wheels. You could be. And there may be good reasons why you feel …
What would you give to have more time? Most of us would like more time, but the truth is, we have all the time we need if we’re doing the right things at the right time. Time is a finite resource. We can’t manufacture more of it, but we can direct our efforts to enjoy …
With so many distractions these days, it’s no wonder having better focus is a desired outcome for many of us. We know that focusing drives better results in whatever we try to achieve. Sticking with a project, task, or assignment to completion yields a great return on investment in more ways than one. As I …
Setting goals can be exciting for some people. Others dread the activity, preferring to take things as they come without planning. I believe goal setting is a powerful experience that helps us move more intentionally toward fulfilling our hopes and dreams. This is particularly true when we are strategic about completing the process. We can …
You must be logged in to post a comment.