What does it really mean to be a great leader? It's more than just being in charge or having an impressive title. As the quote from Arnold H. Glasgow suggests, excellent leaders share credit when things go right and take responsibility when things go wrong. They build...
Leading a growing small or medium-sized business is no easy feat. As an owner or manager, you juggle competing priorities on a daily basis - from operations to finance to HR and beyond. But one area that often gets overlooked is managing the emotional and social needs...
We live in an increasingly distracted and reactive world. As leaders, our inboxes and calendars constantly inundate us. It’s only natural to rush from one task to the next, one problem to the solution. But in our haste, have we lost the art of deep, meaningful...
Have you ever wondered why some leaders inspire while others falter? The secret often lies in how well they lead themselves before attempting to lead others. Self-leadership is not just a professional skill; it’s a life skill. What is Self-Leadership? At its...
In the face of today's dynamic market, small to medium-sized business owners and executives are often at the helm, navigating through uncharted waters. The key to not just surviving but thriving lies in building resilient systems. This article delves into two pivotal...
Trust, Leadership, and the Courage to Let Go: Lessons from a Mountain Hunt Let's delve into the cornerstone of leadership: trust. True leadership is anchored in earning the trust of others and having faith in their capabilities. This principle was vividly...
5. Ali Ghodsi, Databricks 4. Tim Cook, Apple 3. Nikesh Arora, Palo Alto Networks 2. Doug McMillon, Walmart Jensen Huang, Nvidia There's this pretty interesting report from the anonymous social media platform for employees, 'Blind.' They surveyed about 13,171...
Sometimes the good old days were not so good. Remember the late 1970s? Anyone who lived through those years experienced what it was like to see inflation eat through their paychecks. 4 decades since then, the world has lived in a low inflation season. Economists...
In November 2022, the world's attention turned to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, as global leaders gathered for the COP27 Climate Summit. This pivotal event offered a unique platform for nations to showcase their unwavering commitment to combating climate change. The...
In the fast-paced world of business, the lines between facts and truths can sometimes become blurred. Often, these two words are used interchangeably, but let's not kid ourselves: fact and truth are not equals. As a seasoned leadership coach, I've had the...
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