Leadership Articles
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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 […]

How can I avoid making the wrong hire?
Five tips to find the top-notch talent that will grow your business There’s a common-sense formula for business success that I talk about often, and it’s this: Build people capability first. That’s how you satisfy more customers. And when you satisfy more customers, you make more money. It’s a simple formula, but believe me, it’s […]

Bite-Size Learning, Big Success
Is this trend the secret to building know-how in a faster, better way? It’s a harsh reality of being a business leader, but it’s true: If you’re standing still, you’re falling behind. Staying competitive means staying ahead of the curve. Habits of learning and developing can’t be a luxury for you and your organization. They […]

Are you overlooking the power of preparation?
Prep is key to reaching the top of your leadership game – and staying there You’ve probably heard all the sayings: Prior preparation prevents poor performance. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Success is where preparation and opportunity meet. It’s no secret that preparation is a big part of success. But as we progress in […]

Will You Take the Gratitude Challenge?
Tap into the game-changing power of gratitude with one (or more!) of these three ideas. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I’m devoting today’s article to one of my favorite topics: gratitude. Gratitude is about way more than just saying “thanks.” When we’re grateful, we acknowledge and appreciate the good things in our lives, whether […]

3 Scary Moments Every Leader Faces
Forget ghosts and goblins! 👻 👹 Here’s how to overcome the leadership challenges that really keep you up at night. Happy Halloween! How are you celebrating today? Are you going to hand out candy to a few adorable ghosts and goblins? Or maybe you’ve got plans to watch your favorite zombie movie! It’s a fun […]

Elevate Your Leadership by Asking These Three Questions
Here’s how smart leaders harness the power of curiosity to build trust and solve problems I have a question for you! Do you ask a lot of questions? Statistically speaking, most of us don’t. In fact, the number one complaint people have after a conversation is something along the lines of, “I can’t believe they […]