Leadership Articles
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The Life-Changing Magic of Active Learning
Three ways I believe my new book can transform your life and career It’s release day for my new book, How Leaders Learn! Get it TODAY wherever you buy books! Every penny of the book’s proceeds goes to a cause that could not be dearer to my heart: The Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. I’ve had […]
Six practical ideas to transform your business with the power of pattern thinking
There’s a wealth of great ideas already around you. Here’s how to leverage them and accelerate your growth. Today I want to share one of my favorite ways to make big things happen. It’s called pattern thinking, where you look at what’s working for someone else and apply it to your own situation. This is […]
Level up your one-on-ones with these 31 questions
Want to listen and connect more deeply with your direct reports? Keep this list handy! Today I want to explore one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s toolkit: the one-on-one meeting. How you handle regular meetings with your direct reports can make or break your business. They’re vital if you want to: Keep […]
Five leadership lessons every golf fan will love
Keep your leadership skills up to par with these lessons, straight from the course. I won’t lie. I love golf. It’s my favorite sport and a lifelong passion. And if you listen to my weekly leadership podcast, How Leaders Lead, then you know that golf comes up quite a bit! I’ve gotten to have incredible […]
Dealing with imposter syndrome or a big setback?
Self-doubt is an inevitable aspect of leadership. This powerful idea can help you overcome it. It’s not a question of if you experience self-doubt as a leader. It’s a question of when. No matter what job you hold or how high you’ve climbed the ladder, there will be times when imposter syndrome strikes and you […]
What you’re getting wrong about leadership development
Five reasons organizations don’t maximize their leadership capabilities—and what you can do about it You know leadership development is important—both for yourself and for your team. But do you know HOW important? For starters, companies that invest in leadership development consistently outperform those that don’t. One study found that every dollar invested in leadership development […]