Leadership is Not About Titles
In a recent essay published in Inc.com, Carolyn Stanworth, CEO of BL Companies, described how moving to an employee-ownership model fundamentally shifted the culture at her company, in ways deeper than just financial ownership. The transformation meant redefining what leadership means, who can lead, how decisions are made, and how people communicate and grow. The…
Read MoreCoaching + Leadership Development: The New Imperative for Growth
In today’s fast-changing world, leadership development can no longer rely on workshops, theory, or “experience over time.”The new truth? Coaching is no longer optional — it’s strategic. That’s the bold message from The Ken Blanchard Companies in their article “Coaching + Leadership Development: A Strategic Imperative for Performance and Growth.”It’s not about whether you can…
Read MoreJob Hugging vs. Job Hopping: Which Career Strategy Pays Off?
One of the biggest career questions professionals face is whether to stay put and “hug” their job or to move on more frequently and “hop” to new roles. In a recent Forbes article, Caroline Castrillon noted that nearly half of workers now identify as “job huggers” — people sticking with their positions out of fear,…
Read MoreMost Leadership Training Don’t Yield Desired Results: Here’s How to Make Them Work
Every year, organizations pour millions into leadership training. Yet, many of those programs fail to deliver lasting impact. Within weeks, the enthusiasm fades, and people slip back into their old ways of leading and working. Debra Roberts, in her Inc. article “Why Leadership Training Is Often a Waste of Money,” captures this dilemma perfectly. She…
Read MoreOpen Communication and Listening: The Secret Ingredients of a Healthy Marriage
Every marriage faces its share of challenges – disappointments, offences, even deep hurts. The difference between marriages that thrive and those that collapse often comes down to one simple practice: open communication and intentional listening. For nearly two years, we’ve interviewed more than 30 couples – all of them exceptional in how they’ve built lasting…
Read MoreDid you know?
The truth? The #1 career assassin isn’t incompetence—it’s neglecting leadership. That’s why I’m launching “Leadership Development for Managers and Team Leaders.” We’ll cover the 10 pillars of leadership every manager must master: Influence, Priorities, Character, Problem Solving, Attitude, Serving People, Vision, Self-Discipline, and Personal Growth, etc. John Maxwell’s Maxwell Leadership Certified Team resources 📅 The…
Read MoreEvery Career Has Two Paths
Every career has two paths: The difference? Leadership. Leadership isn’t a title.It’s influence. Character. Vision. Attitude. Self-discipline. Growth.It’s the ability to bring out the best in others while delivering results. That’s why I’m launching “Leadership Development for Managers and Team Leaders.” Inside, we’ll build the 10 pillars that transform good managers into great leaders using…
Read MoreThe Secret Career Assassin
Fred is brilliant. As a project manager, his technical expertise is top notch. He has all the right technical credentials and professional certifications. He delivers results, knows the numbers, understands the systems, and rarely misses a deadline. On paper, he looks like the perfect employee any organization would want to keep. Yet, Fred’s career has…
Read MoreEquipping Children to Make Right Choices
A couple of days ago we hosted an exceptional couple, a project management expert and a teacher, who have done an excellent job raising their five (yes, 5!) children, on our live chat. The topic was Equipping Your Children to Make Right Choices, and it was broadcast live to a global audience. You can watch…
Read MoreThe Time of Visitation
“If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes…They will crush you into the ground…because you did not recognize it when God visited you.” Luke 19:42,44 I will return to this shortly. Two significant events took place over…
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