Episode 117: The Damaging Effect of Disengaged Managers
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the July 2026 Gallup report, which offers new insights into ongoing employee disengagement concerns in the workplace. He shares his thoughts on how to address this problem at its root. Schedule a free strategy call and learn about Chris’s programs and services at www.mcclurecoaching.com
Why Your Employees Are Disengaged and What Managers Can Do About It
Employee engagement isn’t just an HR problem. Managers have enormous influence over whether people find purpose in their work and feel valued by the organization. If your employees seem to be simply going through the motions, it’s tempting to blame a lack of motivation or changing attitudes about work. But there may be a more […]
When Protecting Your Brand Costs You Your Reputation
One of the most difficult decisions leaders face is determining which battles are worth fighting. Sometimes the greatest cost isn’t losing a legal case. It’s losing the trust and goodwill of the people you’re trying to serve. That leadership lesson is playing out in our own community. Buc-ee’s has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against […]
Episode 116: How Great Leaders Ignite, Protect, and Multiply Human Potential
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure has an energizing conversation with mental fitness coach and keynote speaker Todd Bertsch about his SPARK framework, which emphasizes the importance of leaders knowing their people well to help them ignite their passion and keep it going strong. Learn more about Todd and his work at: […]
Why Businesses Shouldn’t Change Just to Change
Sometimes the greatest leadership decision is knowing what not to change. A few months ago, my wife and I discovered a restaurant that immediately became one of our favorites. It was so good that we ate there three times in five days. The food was consistently excellent, the menu had several standout items, and we […]
Episode 115: The Hidden Cost of Leadership Confusion
In this episode, leadership coach, strategic advisor, and author Chris McClure discusses five key points about the problems confusion causes in organizations. Learn more about Chris’s Magnetic Leadership System™ and schedule your free strategy session to discuss your business goals and challenges at www.mcclurecoaching.com
The Leadership Trap No One Intends to Create
Most leadership challenges don’t begin with poor intentions. They begin when capable leaders take on more opportunities than their team can realistically absorb. I’ve worked with business owners and executives who genuinely care about their people and want the organization to succeed. Even with the best intentions, confusion can quietly develop when priorities shift too […]
Trust: The Foundation of Strong Leadership
Trust is the foundation of every important relationship, and leadership is no exception. When trust exists, teams move faster, communicate more openly, and spend less energy questioning motives or second-guessing decisions. Without trust, people become cautious, guarded, and distracted. Energy that should be spent solving problems gets redirected toward managing uncertainty. I learned this lesson […]
Episode 114: How to Increase Capacity in Your People and Organization
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews David Robertson about the common issues he sees in his consulting work with small businesses, how leaders can increase their personal and organizational leadership capacity, and how they can improve their overall results. Learn more about David at www.thedavidrobertson.com Take his assessment at www.exitreadyowner.com […]
Culture Beyond the Leader
Great cultures aren’t sustained by charismatic leaders. They are sustained by intentional systems. Many organizations pride themselves on having a strong culture. They display mission statements on walls, publish core values on websites, and celebrate leaders who embody those principles. Yet when a key leader leaves, performance declines, employee engagement drops, and the culture begins […]