Leadership is a journey, not a destination. It’s a continuous process of self-improvement and inspiring others. Here are 10 principles to guide you on your leadership path: 1. Build Your Team and Make Them Great A strong team is the backbone of any successful organization. Invest time in building a team of talented individuals who […]
Why Casting a Vision Matters As a leader stepping into a new role, casting a vision is more than just a lofty goal. It’s a strategic blueprint that guides your team, aligns efforts, and inspires action. A well-defined vision provides clarity, fosters innovation, and motivates individuals to contribute their best. When you cast a vision, […]
Leadership, like many other human endeavors, is a complex blend of art and science. While the scientific aspect involves structured processes, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning, the artistic side encompasses creativity, intuition, and the ability to inspire and motivate. To be an effective leader, one must master both dimensions and strike a delicate balance between […]
When trying to coach leadership, there is one word picture that does so much more than all the others. That picture is golf. Those of you might ‘hate golf’ or don’t know much about it, please stay with me. The game of golf is a collection of challenges intentionally designed to test your skills. In a standard round […]
With so many of us confined to limited movement during the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve been touching base (OK touching is a bad word) with colleagues, clients and close friends. The gist of the discussions have to do with “what do we do now?” An old title from my archives came to mind. I thought I’d […]
“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a short story written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It is about two weavers who promise an emperor a new suit of clothes that they say is invisible to those who are unfit for their positions, untrained, or incompetent. In reality, the tailors make no new clothes at all. Instead, they make everyone believe […]
Cultivating Executive Presence In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Inga Hebdon, an accomplished executive coach with an ICF PCC credential. The episode delves into the concept of executive presence, exploring its components, the challenges leaders face, and actionable strategies to develop this […]
A leader is only as strong as the team behind them. This adage has never rung truer than in today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape. In a world characterized by ambiguity, uncertainty, volatility, and complexity (often referred to as VUCA), the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others is no longer a luxury but […]
Business leaders know the challenge it can be to lead change. When there is a new announcement about something changing, you can often hear the groans that arise. Work teams of all kinds resist change. Understanding ways to overcome the resistance can be a leader’ s best answer in times of change. As I’ve mentioned […]
Resilience. It’s a term tossed around like a corporate beanbag these days, a leadership quality on every hiring manager’s wishlist. But what does it truly mean? The Resilience Matrix: It’s Not Just Bouncing Back The resilience matrix we introduce here is a powerful tool for understanding the leadership qualities needed to thrive in today’s dynamic […]
