How to Move Forward When Your Vision is Challenged
Every leader has moments when their vision feels shaky, not because the idea is flawed, but because the journey is harder than expected. Sometimes the doubts come from others, but often, the loudest critic is the one in your own head. The good news? These moments can be a proving ground for clarity, confidence, and […]
Episode 073: Increasing Focus in a World Full of Distractions
In this episode, leadership coach, speaker, and author Chris McClure tackles a topic that most leaders (and people in-general) are facing on an everyday basis – distraction. He gives 3 key tips that have been impactful to him personally as he’s been growing in this area over the past decade or more. Learn more about […]
Great Leaders Create More Leaders
In leadership, it’s not enough to simply be great at what you do. True success is found in your successors—those you raise up to lead alongside or beyond you. Great leaders don’t cling to control. They create leaders. The best leaders I’ve known are always working to develop the people around them. They empower others […]
Episode 072: The Power of Storytelling with Guest John Geraci
In this episode, leadership coach, speaker, and author Chris McClure is joined by co-host Blanca Criner, a leadership consultant and founder of Pronto One LLC. Chris and Blanca interview John Geraci, founder of Ci2 Advisors, about his company’s transformational training and tools to help leaders and teams become better listeners and communicators by utilizing their […]
Episode 071: The Power of a Decade – From Pain to Purpose
In this episode, leadership coach, author, and speaker Chris McClure shares about his personal 10-year unexpected journey and the lessons he’s learned as he heads into a new 10-year season. Learn more about Chris’s resources and services at www.mcclurecoaching.com. Connect with him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrmcclure
Why EQ is Your Greatest Leadership Asset
In times of pressure and high stakes, leaders are expected to bring calm to the chaos. And that’s exactly where emotional intelligence (EQ) separates exceptional leaders from the rest. Emotional intelligence isn’t about being soft. It’s about being smart with emotions, both yours and your team’s. It’s the ability to respond rather than react. When […]
The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
When leaders are fueled by purpose, everything changes. Energy rises. Morale lifts. Results follow. But purpose-driven leadership isn’t just a trendy concept. It’s a way of leading that transforms not just organizations, but people. For me, the power of purpose became clear during my teenage years. I remember the fog of confusion, unsure where my […]
Don’t Let the Daily Grind Steal Your Joy
In the hustle to meet goals and build something meaningful, it’s easy for leaders to lose something essential along the way: their joy. I’ve felt it myself…those seasons when the pressure to finish a project drowns out the joy that inspired the mission in the first place. So many driven leaders have big visions for […]
The Hidden Cost of Relentlessness in Leadership
Relentlessness has long been celebrated in leadership circles: drive, grit, determination. But at what cost? Behind the curtain of high performance and constant motion often lies a quiet erosion: disengagement, frustration, irritability, even apathy. Leaders chasing “more” may find themselves feeling less connected, less effective, and less fulfilled. I’ve lived it myself. During seasons of […]
The Peace and Power of Integrating Faith and Work
For many busy professionals—even those with deep personal faith—work and spirituality can feel like two separate worlds. One belongs in church or at home; the other in the office or boardroom. But what if that separation isn’t serving us? What if real fulfillment, focus, and success begin when we stop compartmentalizing and start leading with […]