After reading an article from Gino Wickman where he reflected on his mentors, I was immediately sent down memory lane looking back on mine. If you’ve followed my blog or paodcast for long, you likely have heard me tell the story of lifelong mentorship. Being raised the only child of a hard working single Mom, […]
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Unleash Your Leadership Superpower You’ve been told that to become a more effective leader, you need to take certain actions. But despite your efforts, you’re not seeing the desired results. The pain of striving for success, only to fall short, can be overwhelming. It’s time to break free from ineffective approaches and discover a new […]
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Accountability is an essential aspect of effective leadership. When leaders prioritize accountability in the workplace, it can lead to increased productivity, improved team dynamics, and overall success. Unfortunately, accountability is often perceived as negative, associated with micromanagement and blame. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, leaders can create a positive and […]
There is a struggle in modern business. As people show up for work, there is a tension between forces that push us to be perfect in what we achieve, yet we know in our hearts and minds we are imperfect in many ways. And the work goes on. We add more hours to the day […]
Today on Leadership Powered by Common Sense, we’re joined by Aaron Shelley, who will teach you the crucial steps to establish a shared purpose for your family and business, paving the way for a healthy work-life balance. Aaron’s journey is one of learning from both his business and personal experiences, and he’ll share his invaluable […]
In the political drama “West Wing”, President Bartlet usually ended an episode with this question, “What’s next?” Knowing what is next for your business is a crucial choice that affects its success. Running a business comes with a lot of challenges. It’s a constant balancing act of making sure your business is running smoothly while […]
As an entrepreneur or leader, there are bound to be times when you face adversity and challenges that seem insurmountable. Those are the times when you need to be a coffee bean – the times when you must transform the situation into something positive and beneficial. This blog post will explore the power of positive […]
