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 …
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 …
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 …
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