Leading Through a Crisis 3-Day Virtual Summit
Join my friend and mentor, John C. Maxwell, for one of his most important leadership conversations to date. This SUNDAY, March 22 through Tuesday, March 24, at 12 noon (Eastern) 9 a.m. (Pacific) each day, John is holding a virtual leadership summit that will include a series of live teachings on the topic of Leading Through a Crisis.
For one hour each day, we will all learn together how to lead ourselves and others through, not just today’s crisis, but any challenge we face in the future. We will all get through this, together, and we will be better for it. Join us for this vital, FREE leadership event. Click the button below for all the details.
And here is your free gift. Click the link below to listen to or download these audio affirmations. I will have more free resources available soon. Let’s all continue to come together and encourage each other.
Why Questions Are Better Than Answers
Leaders do not need to be told what to do. If they can see their situation clearly and understand their options fully, most of the time they will make the best call. Helping someone see clearly and understand fully is a process, and it may not always be easy, but it’s...
How one small shift can cause a breakthrough: A Case Study
Communication problems are one of the greatest causes of poor morale, lack of productivity and failure with any team. When a leader models intentional listening, that shift will inspire their team to follow that lead, increasing that team’s capacity for success with...
How Autocratic Leaders Kill Communication: A Case Study
Good leaders understand the necessity of healthy lines of communication with their team. Sometimes, though, we get in our own way, stifling what might otherwise be a dynamic environment. Why does this happen, and how would a shift in thinking lead to better...
My Friend Deepak: A story about lost opportunities and second chances
All of us have disappointed ourselves, fallen short of a goal or made a promise we didn’t keep. While we all need to do our best to walk in integrity, sometimes we are too slow to let go of our failures. Too slow to set them down and carry only the lessons learned...
From autocrat to influencer: making the shift
As a leader, is it more important to get things done, or to develop a group of people who get things done? Our initial answer to this question says a lot about which method of leadership we tend to prefer: autocratic or influential. In a previous article, we looked at...
Pitfalls of an autocratic approach: A real world case study
What’s the best approach to leadership? Is there a time when being an autocrat is better than being an influencer? Sooner or later, every leader will need to address these questions. Is there an answer that applies to every situation, or are there exceptions? Good...