5 Steps to Improve Your Focus
Most people understand the importance of focus to get things done most effectively, but leaders are often pulled in so many directions that it’s quite the challenge to actually experience focus. To be productive and not just busy, we must learn to focus consistently. Here are 5 steps to improve your focus in your daily […]
The One Secret Every Leader Needs to Know
There’s one secret that every leader needs to know… But too many don’t have a clue. Want to know what it is? Keep reading… WHO YOU ARE IS WHO YOU ATTRACT. John Maxwell calls this “The Law of Magnetism.” He wrote an entire chapter about it in “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” years ago, […]
3 Non-Negotiable Actions for Leaders Worth Following
Magnetic Leaders are desperately needed today. Our world is a mess. Here are 3 essential actions you must take daily: 1 – Remain teachable. You’ll never know everything, so don’t pretend you do. Keep learning and growing. 2 – Serve purposefully. Servant leadership isn’t just a buzzphrase, it’s a way of life. Serve those you […]
Move Forward Even When People Exit Your Journey
“Beware the ides of March” (March 15) was a warning given to Julius Caesar by a fortune-teller. He didn’t heed the warning and lost his life because of it. He was betrayed by his closest followers, even a close friend. Sometimes this happens to leaders and is extremely discouraging. Everyone won’t complete the entire journey […]
3 Reasons Leaders Don’t Invest in Next Generation Talent
Every leader should be investing in their next-generation talent… But few do it. Want to know the three main reasons? Here they are… 1 – They don’t know how. The sad reality is that many leaders were not mentored well, so they don’t know where to begin with their followers. 2 – Poor time management. […]
5 Steps for Correcting Communication Misunderstandings
Communication is a vital skill for leaders, yet it can often be messy. Depending on what is said, how things are said, and how messages are received, misunderstandings can easily occur. When you find yourself being misunderstood and having to navigate fallout, implement these 5 steps in order to get your team back on the […]
4 Steps for Staying the Course When Success Seems Slow
Leaders are hardwired to win and often become very impatient when the wins don’t happen quickly. It’s easy to forget that big wins don’t happen overnight. They are made up of many small wins along the way. In order to make significant progress and experience the grand results we desire, we need to maintain a […]
5 Questions to Receive Valuable Feedback
Leadership is challenging. That may seem like an obvious statement, but many leaders forget that what they’re doing isn’t for everyone and they don’t give themselves enough credit for stepping up to lead. The world is always changing. Because of this reality, continual growth is mandatory if we want to continue leading in an ever-changing […]
7 Steps to Help You Reset After Disruption Occurs
If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that disruption can happen anytime anywhere, even everywhere at the same time. We can’t control everything happening in our world on a daily basis. Chaos and unexpected surprises are inevitable. With that being said, it’s important for leaders to be willing and able to reset themselves, […]
4 Steps for Becoming a Transformational Leader (Wrap-Up)
Over the past four articles, I’ve shared a powerful 4-step cycle that can transform your life and leadership when implemented consistently. Click on each word below to link back to their corresponding articles. CHOOSE. ACT. BECOME. REPEAT. These four simple words can be game-changing for you. The challenge is overcoming distractions and implementing the process […]