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Everything I Needed to Know About Leadership, I Learned From My Dog—The Next Edition

by Barb Krantz Taylor | Jun 5, 2019

Becoming the leader that others wants to follow involves consistently observing yourself and others to better understand how your habits and skills (or lack thereof) influence those around you.

Failure to Influence. Your Fault? Their Fault? Or Default?

by Leigh Bailey | May 29, 2019

5 ways to influence others as a leader - before you default to your comfort zone, read on to learn how to broaden your influence and impact as a leader.

The Science of Personality in the World of Work

by Barb Krantz Taylor | May 22, 2019

Some leaders can be blind to the needs, experiences and expectations of other individuals and of their organization. In contrast, effective leaders increase clarity by understanding and applying the science of personality.

Past Performance is Not a Guarantee of Future Results

by Sal Mondelli | May 15, 2019

An executive who excels wherever they go has a diverse background that includes a perspective that others do not. How to discern the difference between a “one-hit-wonder” and a consistent performer when recruiting a new leader.

CEOs Stuck in Swampland: The Impact of Unresolved Shame on Leadership Behavior

by Leigh Bailey | May 8, 2019

Leaders frequently approach their roles with unconscious and deeply entrenched feelings of shame rooted in their early experiences dealing with authority figures. This can result in significant roadblocks in building effective teams.

Difference, Resistance or Hostility? Five Steps to Making Decisions Without Consensus

by Barb Krantz Taylor | May 1, 2019

Attacking the Strike Zone

by Leigh Bailey | Apr 24, 2019

All CEOs face times when consensus just isn’t possible, even with good dialogue. Whatever decision you make, some will be happy and some unhappy. Then what?

The Impact of Power on Inclusion

by Suz Roemer Feely | Apr 17, 2019

Leadership is about taking risks and creating change. This requires commitment to a future vision, and then executing with confidence. Or, in baseball terms, “attacking the strike zone."

What Does Your Organization’s 10-Year-Old Strategic Plan Reveal?

by Leigh Bailey | Apr 10, 2019

Power changes the way you think, perceive, and relate. Awareness of its impact, coupled with small action steps, can help broaden inclusion in your organization.

What If Every Day Was Opening Day?

by Barb Krantz Taylor | Apr 3, 2019

Some organizations have been aware of the need for transformation for some time but have just not acted on it. The biggest leadership issue is often not a lack of strategic insight into what needs to be done, but is instead, one of leadership.