Episode 105: Leaders Set the Emotional Temperature
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the importance of leaders setting the emotional tone of the team and organization. He shares tips and examples of how this affects team performance and organizational goals. Learn more about Chris’s programs and services at www.mcclurecoaching.com
Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer
Have you ever walked into an office and immediately felt a “buzz” in the air? The energy is high, the team is focused, and there is a sense of collective momentum. Conversely, we’ve all walked into rooms where the atmosphere felt heavy, sluggish, or even toxic. As a leader, it is easy to fall into […]
Episode 103: Why Caring is an Underrated Leadership Skill
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a topic most people never consider in leadership – loving people. He shares how love is misunderstood in the professional space and gives a variety of ways to demonstrate genuine care and concern to inspire your followers. Connect with Chris and learn about his programs […]
Episode 102: Using Your Imagination in Leadership
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a topic rarely considered in leadership and business environments – creativity and imagination. He shares how he learned to understand his own creativity differently than what he assumed from a young age, as well as tips to maximize it in an organizational setting. Learn about […]
The Power of Leadership Imagination
If you asked me to draw a landscape or compose a symphony, you’d be met with a blank stare and some very tragic-looking stick figures and music that hurts your ears. For years, I told myself, “I’m just not a creative person.” I viewed creativity as a gift reserved for painters, musicians, and poets. It […]
Episode 101: The Power of Knowing Your Strengths
In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Lindsay Pitstick, an organizational development strategist and Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach who helps organizations unlock performance by aligning people strategy with business strategy. In the interview, Lindsay shares the value of knowing your strengths, as well as those of your employees and peers. She also shares […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Happens in the First 30 Days of the Magnetic Leadership Academy
The first 30 days in any leadership program can feel like dipping your toes in the water unless you’re part of the Magnetic Leadership Academy (MLA). Here, the transformation begins immediately. Designed for teams across any industry and level, MLA isn’t just another leadership course — it’s a comprehensive training experience that combines rich video […]
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 […]