Leadership Paradox One Leadership paradox that many people encounter is the dilemma of time and the need for results. The focus on results often makes things like systems, good tactics, job skills, and cash flow high priority. The logistical things of the organization are stewarded well but often at the cost of good communication. We need to get past an expedient leadership mentality so we can Continue →
A Good Impression, a Great Community Culture
Like individuals, an organization has only one chance to make a good first impression. People will have a solid impression of who they believe you are within the first seven seconds of meeting you. Some research even suggests a tenth of a second is all it takes to start determining traits like trustworthiness. Even small efforts can work wonders in alleviating new team members’ anxieties. Continue →
Why Good Leaders Fail
Why Good Leaders Fail Good leaders fail. You can even be great and still fail as a leader. Failure is a common experience in life and one of those ugly realities we all must face. The encouraging thing about failure is it often allows us to learn and move forward. We see many if not all leaders in scripture experience failure in their life. Leaders of the Bible like Abraham, Moses, David, Continue →
Why Mastering Relationships Matters
Mastering relationships matters for many reasons in leadership. This skill set to master relationships distinguishes good leaders from the great. This ability to foster trusting connections with people you work with is often the catalyst for progress. It will help your team to effect change for the better in your organization. — Lori Beer, chief information officer, JPMorgan Chase The Continue →
Supporting Your Team During Peak Seasons
Supporting Your Team During Peak Seasons Supporting your team during peak season some would agree is common sense. The first step is recognizing the patterns and other risk factors in your industry that are going to cause your team more stress. This stress can be detrimental to your team's mental, emotional, and even physical health that will impede their ability to engage Continue →
The Unexpected Outcomes of Expediency
The Unexpected Outcomes of Expediency What are the unexpected outcomes of expediency? Do you often feel forced into decisions that are convenient but yield no results or even negative results? The nature of your position as the leader is often the head decision-maker. As we discussed in previous blog posts this can be done with an effective and participative approach. However, we can also allow Continue →
Motivation Survey Results Revealed
In my first blog post about motivation, I posed ten statements as part of a motivation survey. I have found that questions are one of the most powerful tools for discovery and learning. The statements in the survey require you to ask questions of yourself and think more deeply about this important topic. Motivation Survey Now let’s review the statements one at a time and see what we can learn Continue →
The Driving Force of Motivation
We know we need motivation but what is it and how do we facilitate it for our people? According to Psychology Today “Motivation is the desire to act in service of a goal. It's the crucial element in setting and attaining our objectives.” It is one of the driving forces of human behavior. There are different types of motivation that happen on a personal and professional level. It does not matter Continue →
Three Questions for the Lonely Leader
Are you a Lonely Leader? The struggles of a lonely leader are widely acknowledged giving prominence to the widespread idiom, “It’s lonely at the top.” Are loneliness and isolation conditions that you must bear if you are leading? Harvard Business Review conducted a survey of CEOs where they found that over 50% of CEOs feel lonely in their role. 61% believe that this isolation hinders their Continue →
Build Your Team Through Trust
Build Your Team Through Trust Is your team lacking a sense of trust that is inhibiting its growth? In today’s society, there is resistance to authority. This negative association with authority is often a byproduct of broken trust. This often happens when teams have experienced a leader breaking their word or when decisions that affect them are executed without their input or Continue →