Why Yesterday’s Success is Today’s Ceiling
The mantra is simple but powerful: New results require new ways of operating. If you’re a business owner or executive, you’ve likely built your success on established systems, predictable routines, and methods that once delivered massive wins. That is a good thing. However, in today’s hyper-competitive and rapidly shifting market, the very comfort those successful […]
Episode 086: How to Develop People in a Fast-Paced Environment
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Kyle Bowen, President of Hourglass Leadership, a leadership app company helping organizations merge technology and people development in a simple, easy-to-use tool. In the conversation, they discuss the challenges being seen in the workplace, the positive ways leaders are responding and the things they are […]
New Results Require New Thinking
We’ve all heard the saying, “What got you here won’t get you there.” But too often, leaders try to chase new goals with old ways of thinking. The truth is simple: if your current mindset and habits could achieve that next-level vision, you’d already be living it. Whether you’re seeking personal transformation, professional growth, or […]
Episode 085: The Power of Gradually Then Suddenly
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the core concept and ideas presented by Mark Batterson in his new book “Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy.” If you wonder why success is taking so long or your dream feels delayed, this is an episode […]
Why Investing in Your Leaders Is the Most Sustainable Advantage
Strategies change, technologies evolve, but strong leaders endure. In today’s fast-moving business world, it’s tempting to chase the latest tools, trends, or quick wins. But if you want real, lasting growth? Invest in your leaders. Not just your executives, but your rising managers, your team leads, your everyday influencers. Because when you build up your […]
How to Know if Your Team Is Ready for Leadership Development
Is Your Team Really Ready to Grow? Here’s How to Tell. Leadership development is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your team — but only if they’re ready for it. Launching a program without first assessing your team’s mindset and culture can backfire. When there’s no buy-in, even the best training […]
Why Your Top Performers Leave First (and How to Stop It)
When a top performer resigns, it often blindsides leadership. But the truth is, the warning signs were there all along. High achievers are the engine of any successful organization. They take initiative, exceed expectations, and quietly shoulder more responsibility than most. But too often, they’re also the first to burn out—or walk out. So, why […]
The Real Cost of “We Don’t Have Time for Leadership Training”
When Time is the Excuse, Culture Pays the Price How often have you heard (or said), “We just don’t have time for leadership training”? It sounds reasonable—urgent deadlines, staffing shortages, and budget pressures make professional development feel like a luxury. But beneath the surface, this mindset carries an invisible price tag that keeps organizations stuck, […]
Episode 081: How to Clarify, Simplify, & Achieve Your Vision
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Ryan Kutter about his work as both an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) user and implementer (consultant). Ryan shares the power of EOS for small businesses to address complexity and people issues that inevitably arise. Connect with Ryan and request a free copy of the book […]
The Never-Ending Pursuit of Greatness
I recently re-read this quote from Jim Collins, which originally appeared in “Good to Great” (an all-time great business book): “Greatness is an inherently dynamic process, not an end point. The moment you think of yourself as great, your slide toward mediocrity will have already begun.” This reminded me of a story I once read […]