How to turn casual talks into visionary moments
The strongest leaders don’t just cast vision in big moments—they infuse purpose into everyday conversations that shape culture over time.
How bad virtual habits can become powerful leadership tools
The leadership habits you developed in the era of virtual meetings can be transformed into powerful leadership skills.
Leadership alignment: realign your team for success with simple adjustments
Leaders and organizations develop patterns—habits in terms of our "posture" and how we move and get things done. The concept of leadership alignment plays a huge role here. The challenge is that we don't always recognize it.
How to unleash the power of the spinal tap leadership principle
Leadership may require going beyond normal performance levels, up to "11," in certain situations such as facing extraordinary challenges, breaking a cycle of routine, or seizing opportunities. Effective leaders know when to push their team to their highest potential.
How to build values by ringing the bell for what matters
Celebrate actions, not just numbers. Reinforce values by ringing the bell for kindness, teamwork, and encouragement. Leaders shape culture by what they celebrate.
5 tips for leading effective meetings
Effective meetings go for a minimal amount of time, accomplish what was outlined in the agenda, and people walk away with a clear idea of the next steps to take. Does this sound like your meetings? It can.
How to fix “It doesn’t matter who gets the credit”
You can't build a great team, if you don't know who keeps coming up with all those great ideas. As a leader, you need to know who your big idea generators are.
Wasting your time
Are some people just a waste of time? Are there people you need to cut out of your life now?
Ignoring this proverb cost Yahoo more than $7 million
How can we avoid the sin of hiring too quickly? Let me offer a couple of ideas for both employers and employees.
What makes teams work?
In day-to-day life, you often team up with your closest friends. In a crisis, however, a team may be formed from total strangers.
The power of strong support: weaving callings together
While David was the individual chosen by God to lead Israel, David did not step into this role on his own.
Video: Are open board meetings a good idea?
In this "1-minute Strategy" video Bob Whitesel PhD explains why open board meetings sometime create roadblocks to effective leadership.
Shifting from competition to collaboration
I've been competing all of my life. It seems like the very air we breathe pushes us toward individualism, not cooperation.
Should you use a virtual team? 10 questions to help you decide
While today's virtual teams leverage new technology, the underlying principles of what makes that work haven't changed.
6 Smart Strategies for Meaningful Meetings
Do you wish your meetings were more effective? In this eBook, you'll learn how to make your meetings can't-miss events.
How to avoid the “I hate meetings” culture killer
When you say, “I hate meetings!” your team could be receiving a message that might be damaging your culture more than you ever realized.
Are you focused on clipboard leadership?
Leadership is about producing results, not reports. If you’ve ever encountered a leader who seemed more interested in inspecting activities than in inspiring results, you’ve encountered Clipboard Leadership.
8 skills needed to positively lead your team
While this is in no way an exhaustive list of leadership skills, I’m sharing eight of the most critical skills managers need to demonstrate in order to lead culture positively.
Leadership thoughts from a well-known coach
The late John Wooden was a basketball legend. He won 10 national championships, and today he is considered by most people to be the greatest basketball coach who ever lived. Coach Wooden used these thoughts to evaluate himself and improve.
The art of negotiation: Essential skills for leaders
The art of negotiation is a critical skill for a leader. You’re always wheeling and dealing in a good way, trying to make things better for yourself and those you lead.
