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Stop Guessing What Young Employees Want

7 research-backed findings that cut through the stereotypes and drive real results Let’s be honest about what’s happening in most workplaces right now. Older leaders complain that young employees are entitled and job-hopping. Young employees say leadership is out of touch and resistant to change. Everyone’s frustrated, and nobody’s really listening. But here’s what gets […]

Facing a big decision? Read this first.

Five questions to help you make better, more confident decisions Decisions are the currency of leadership. The higher up you go in your career, the harder those decisions tend to get. And yes, the stakes go up, too. But here’s the good news. If you want to make sound decisions, you don’t need to have […]

Five leadership practices to start the year with real clarity

Make 2026 the year of intention, not hustle Every January, leaders feel the pressure to come out of the gate hard and fast. But after years of conversations with exceptional leaders on How Leaders Lead, I’ve learned they don’t always heed that impulse to do more, more, more. Instead, they get clear on what actually […]

4 reasons you’re not innovating (and how to fix them)

It’s time to get unstuck and revitalize your business with new ideas Leaders talk a lotabout innovation. They put it in the mission statement. They tell their teams, ‘We need new ideas.’ The pipeline dries up. Meetings feel like déjà vu. Your competitors launch something bold, and you think, Why didn’t we come up with […]

The secret to a more aligned, inspired team

Your core values can transform your organization—if you know how to bring them to life If you’re reading this, you already know how critical core values are. They align your team, shape decisions, and build the kind of culture people want to be part of. But here’s what a lot of leaders don’t realize: your […]

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 […]