One can find many definitions of leadership. At its most basic, leadership is the ability to influence others. Peter Drucker said, “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.” John Maxwell, in a similar way, says...
Read moreDeveloping a Coaching Culture
Built upon humility and valuing others, it is a subset of servant leadership. Too often, leaders think that they are responsible for making most, if not every, decision in their organizations. Perhaps their ability to make good decisions has...
Read moreLife Planning Goals & Action Plans
Having established the direction of your Life Plan by examining and determining your Core Values, defining your Life Purpose, examining the current realities of your life with the Wheel of Life, and envisioning what impact you desire from your...
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A Life Purpose Statement is a succinct and specific description of your “why”, your purpose for being on this earth. It describes your reason for getting out of bed in the morning. It translates who you are into what you do. It converts your...
Read moreThe Life Planning Process
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12 (ESV) Some people drift through life, simply going with the flow and reacting to or accepting the various twists and turns along the way. Other people live in a...
Read moreLeading Up, Down, and Sideways
Leadership is not based on position or title. And we don’t need to have subordinates on an organizational chart to lead. Leadership is the ability to influence people with whom we come in contact based on a combination of our character and...
Read moreDitch the Annual Performance Review
Over the years, many organizations have adopted a form of annual performance review that includes scripted questions and rating scales for various measures of job performance. In many ways, these performance reviews are a bureaucratic means of...
Read moreThe Power of Peer Groups
It’s lonely at the top is not just a cute saying, leaders often do feel isolated. It is difficult to find a safe and helpful place for deep conversations about the challenges that we face in leadership. One of the best tools for personal growth...
Read moreA Coaching Culture: What It Takes, Why It’s Important
Today’s workers often base their job satisfaction on three major factors: Purpose – they want to know how they contribute to society. Partnership – they want connections with the people around them and with the organization. Plan for development...
Read moreFeedback Is Best Served Warm
Effective leaders understand the benefit of liberally providing both positive and corrective feedback. Positive feedback demonstrates appreciation for the effort and value for the person. Corrective feedback, when done well, demonstrates...
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