Leadership
6 Ways to Recognize a Team Member With Leadership Potential
Tue, Nov 02, 21 John C. Maxwell
For a leader who develops leaders, there is something scarcer and much more important than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability. One of the primary responsibilities of any successful leader is to identify potential leaders. So, how do you do it? How do you identify good potential leaders, people you want to develop? You need to have a picture of that person, and I want to paint that picture for you. How to Determine Leadership Potential Take a look at these six areas of identification to recognize a team member with leadership potential: Assessment of Needs: “What Is...
Book of the Month Q&A: Build Your Social and Emotional Leadership Skills with Tim Elmore
Wed, Oct 27, 21 Gabrielle Reed and Tim Elmore
There are a lot of leadership books out there, but none is as realistic about the issues facing leaders as The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership—our current Book of the Month. As a long-time mentee of John C. Maxwell, Tim Elmore already had a strong foundation of leadership knowledge before he recognized the need for his book. He started asking questions, specifically to CEOs. “I sat in a green room in 2019 and asked sixteen CEOs the question: ‘Do you think leading people today is harder than it was when you first became a leader?’ Every one of them said,...
How Self-Aware Leaders Deal with Criticism and Negative Comments
Fri, Oct 08, 21 John C. Maxwell
One of the prices of leadership is receiving criticism. Leadership means going first, standing out, taking risks, trying to take ground. Others notice you, and not everyone will agree with how you lead. As a young leader I liked leading. I liked being out front and being noticed. I enjoyed the praise of the people. However, I didn’t want to put up with anybody’s “constructive criticism.” Very quickly I learned that I had unrealistic expectations. No leader, no matter how good, gets only praise (and I certainly wasn’t good when I got started). If you want to be a leader,...
The Best John Maxwell Book for Every Stage of Your Career
Mon, Sep 27, 21 Gabrielle Reed
Have you ever considered what the word “career” actually means? If you Google it, search results will show you that “career” is both a noun and a verb: Noun: an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress Verb: move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction What I love so much about these definitions is their implication that individual effort and initiative are what determine the quality of a career. It’s up to us to pursue opportunities for progress and our progress will be in vain unless it has...
3 Ways to Set Priorities According to John C. Maxwell
Mon, Sep 20, 21 John C. Maxwell
Do you have plenty of time to do all that you want and need to do in a day? I’m guessing the answer is no. I have yet to meet any busy leaders who feel they have more than enough time to do all they want. A new way to think about and set priorities People used to talk a lot about time management, but the reality is that you can’t manage time. Managing something means controlling it, changing it. When it comes to time, there is nothing to manage. Everybody gets twenty-four hours in a day. We can’t add...
Copy and Paste These 5 Mentoring Lessons John C. Maxwell Uses to Build Every Mentor Relationship
Fri, Sep 03, 21 John C. Maxwell
The most rewarding part of leadership development is mentoring others. Unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of mentors today. Olivet Nazarene University surveyed 3,000 professionals and found that 76% believed mentorship was important, but only 37% were involved in a mentor-mentee relationship. John C. Maxwell traces the mentor deficit to a few sources: Insecurity Ego Inability to discern people’s “success seeds” Wrong concept of success Lack of training Whatever is keeping you from realizing the gift of mentorship is no match for the mentoring guidance Maxwell shares in Leadership Gold, one of the books included in our new John C,...
Ready for Mentorship? These 3 Books are Perfect for Mentors and Mentees
Thu, Aug 12, 21 Gabrielle Reed
Recently I became interested in mentorship. I noticed how our most successful authors had one thing in common: they all have mentors. Even John Maxwell has mentors! From his father, Melvin, and his brother, Larry, to Coach John Wooden and Kurt Campmeier, Maxwell has been inspired by many different types of mentors in his lifetime. Maxwell once said of mentorship: “The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.” I took his words to heart and dove deep into our catalog so I can introduce you to our very best...
8 Ways to Practice Abundant Leadership
Mon, Aug 09, 21 Patrick Leddin
Patrick Leddin Patrick Leddin has benefited from both hands-on leadership and management experience coupled with academic rigor and expertise. He served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer, worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting, and co-started and ran a Inc. 5000 recognized consulting firm. Editor's Note: The following has been excerpted with permission from The Five-Week Leadership Challenge by author Patrick Leddin. *** On the second floor of a fairly nondescript office building, I was interviewed to join KPMG Consulting. Up until that point, I had spent the majority of my adult life in the army, so...
Leadership Book Summaries: Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Wed, Aug 04, 21 Gabrielle Reed
Have you ever wanted to read Leadershift by John C. Maxwell? Book summaries are a great way to learn a little bit more about a book before buying it. Leadershift was the 101st book released by John Maxwell. It was published in 2019 by HarperCollins Leadership. Maxwell also released a companion workbook to help readers take his insights and turn them into action. The premise of the book is this: change is not a worry, it’s a given in today’s business environment. Leaders must be nimble and ready to adapt if they intend to survive. Maxwell believes success can be...
9 Relationship Principles for Winning with People
Wed, Jun 30, 21 Gabby Reed
Show us one “people person” and we could show you five others who are deficient in the people skills department. Winning with people is both a science and an art. There are proven relationship principles grounded in research and an understanding of human psychology, but our reputations depend on our unique approach to cultivating good will with the people in our lives. Building strong relationships is a crucial skill needed for business and leadership success. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in or role you fulfill in the economy—entrepreneurs, salespeople, CEOs, teachers, tradesmen, and small business owners all agree that...
How Millennial Managers Prepared Us for the New Hybrid Workplace
Thu, Jun 24, 21 Brad Karsh and Courtney Templin
As the workplace continues to evolve, it’s important to recognize an entire generation of managers who have prepared us for the new world of work. Inspired by an upbringing that supported their unique characteristics, ideas, and activities, millennial employees and managers have been pushing the envelope of corporate America for years. The contentious arguments and heated debates we’ve had inside of offices across the country in the early 2010s may have actually set the stage for a transition to pandemic and post-pandemic work. Brad Karsh and Courtney Templin have studied millennial managers and the companies who utilize them most effectively—Zappos,...
5 Management Training Tips for Creative Leaders and Teams
Mon, Jun 21, 21 Jason Sperling
The latest research shows that 7 out of every 10 supervisors aren't trained in the skills required to manage the average workforce. But in the Age of Creatives, management training is more necessary than ever. Creative fields are booming. There have been 9 years of consecutive growth in creative jobs according to the National Assembly of State Art Agencies, while 50% of all job opportunities list creativity among the skills needed to land roles in today's leading companies. For managers who receive the call to lead these growing creative teams, there is no guide. Whether a newly-minted manager needs advice...
5 Business Books That Read Like Novels
Mon, Jun 21, 21 Gabrielle Reed, editor at Leadership Essentials
If you thought it wasn’t possible to brush up on your business skills while being entertained, these books will prove you wrong. Here are some of our favorite business books that read like novels—perfect companions on your next vacation. American Entrepreneur by Larry Schweikart and Lynne Pierson Doti American Entrepreneur vividly illustrates the history of business in the United States from the point of view of the enterprising men and women who made it happen. Weaving stirring narrative with economic analysis, this historical deep dive recounts the successes and failures of some of the most iconic business people to grace...
10 Reasons We Fail According to John C. Maxwell
Thu, Jun 03, 21 John C. Maxwell
Many people possess blind spots when it comes to knowing about themselves. Sometimes the blind spots apply to strengths, but more often people fail to see their weaknesses. And that causes trouble. If you don’t know you have a problem, then you can’t work to fix it. I’d like to acquaint you with what I have observed to be the top ten reasons people fail. As you read, please be open-minded, and try to see yourself and your shortcomings in the following descriptions. Become aware of recurring issues in your life. As you read the following reasons people fail, you...
3 Ways To Know If You Would Be a Good Mentor
Wed, May 12, 21 John Maxwell
We cannot reach our potential without the help of others. Self-evaluation is valuable, but the perspective and assistance of mentors are essential. We all have blind spots where we lack self-awareness, and only another person can help us by providing another perspective. Mentoring helps us go farther, faster, and more successfully than we could ever travel on our own. Being mentored has made a huge difference in my life. So has being a good mentor. For the mentor, nothing is more fulfilling than developing other leaders. Not only is it personally rewarding, but it gives the biggest bang for the...
Case Study: How a Rebuilder Ended Chronic Homelessness Across 11 U.S. Communities
Fri, Apr 16, 21 Paul Shoemaker
How a Rebuilder Ended Chronic Homelessness Across 11 U.S. Communities by Paul Shoemakerauthor of Taking Charge of Change Rosanne Haggerty’s story goes like this—shortly after college, the building next door to where she lived in New York City was known as “Homeless Hell.” The building had descended into chaos and bankruptcy and was a temporary shelter for homeless families. Also living there were two hundred longtime elderly residents and people with mental illness. The building was rife with drug selling and prostitution. She tried to interest housing groups in saving the building, but no one believed it could be transformed....
5 Leadership Traits to Survive (and Thrive) Over the Next Decade
Fri, Apr 16, 21 Paul Shoemaker
America is at a looming inflection point. Covid has brought us even more abruptly to a massive-reset moment, for America and for leadership. And that reset got accelerated and expanded by the sickening murder of and inspiring social movement after George Floyd. Like all change, our times are not only cause for uncertainty, but present opportunities for new leaders to step forward. Leaders ready for this century, not the year 2000 version, but for the 2020’s and beyond. The previous 20 years might as well have been equivalent to a century full of change we are still trying to catch...
The Truth About Trust
Tue, Apr 13, 21 Joel Peterson
The Truth About Trust by Joel Petersonauthor of 10 Laws of Trust Intuitively, we know that different levels of trust exist in different kinds of organizations. No-trust organizations, such as prisons, rely on force. Low-trust organizations, such as dictatorships, live on fear. The motivator in most business organizations is reward. Only high-trust organizations are motivated by duty and love, by a sense of meaning and mission—even calling. The bonds between parent and child often yield this sort of trust within a family, for example. While combinations of these motivators are present at different times in most organizations, only those organizations...
Great Leaders Hold Great Habits
Tue, Apr 06, 21 Martin Lanik
People with strong leadership skills succeed in business and life. Whether you are coaching a junior baseball league, leading a church group, raising a family, building a start-up, managing a team in an established business, or running a multibillion-dollar global company, being an effective leader makes it easier to achieve your goals. You can become a better leader by forming better habits. The method is simple: you identify a leadership skill you want to master, such as active listening, then you practice that skill through a short, focused exercise every day until it becomes a habit. How to build habits...
30-60-90 Day Plan for Managing a New Team
Thu, Mar 25, 21 Gabby Reed
30-60-90 Day Plan for Managing a New Team by Jim McCormickauthor of The First-Time Manager Access the training plan for new managers. Download Now Most 90-day management plans focus on helping new managers connect with the resources and people they will need support from in order to carry out the tactical tasks associated with their role. In the rush to show “real” progress, most managers try to come into a new organization with ideas, strategies, and plans that mean big changes for employees without considering the pre-existing team and individual dynamics. Soft skills like building trust and confidence, active listening,...
Change is an Opportunity: Business Lessons from Aesop's Fables
Thu, Mar 25, 21 David Noonan
Change is an Opportunity: Business Lessons from Aesop's Fables by David Noonanauthor of Aesop and the CEO A small apple tree growing in the middle of a peasant’s garden never blossomed. Each year, the peasant grew increasingly frustrated at the tree’s barrenness, and one day he decided to cut it down. The sparrows and crickets who made their nests in its branches begged the peasant not to do it. “This tree is valuable,” they said. “Destroy it and you will force us to find new homes elsewhere.You won’t hear our singing and chirping anymore.” The peasant ignored their pleas, grabbed...
4 Reasons to Believe People Can Change
Tue, Jan 26, 21 John Maxwell
Belief in yourself is a powerful thing. Psychologist Ellen J. Langer wrote about a study she conducted that showed the impact of belief. We explored the mindset most of us have regarding the excellent vision air force pilots have. All participants were given a vision test. One group of participants was then encouraged to role-play “air force pilots.” They dressed the part and, in uniform, sat in a flight simulator. They were asked to read the letters on the wing of a nearby plane, which were actually part of an eye chart. Those participants who adopted the “pilot” mindset, primed...
To Be More Persuasive, Learn How to Motivate Yourself and Others
Tue, Dec 22, 20 Kurt Mortensen
Motivation is everything to a great persuader. If you want to be more persuasive, you must start by learning how to motivate yourself and others. Motivation is critical not only for achieving the big, milestone steps toward your objectives, but also for making all the little steps in between. If you’re not driven or motivated, then not only will nothing be accomplished, but you probably won’t even get started. Motivation takes on a dual role in the world of persuasion mastery. Motivation is first and foremost about keeping yourself motivated. Then, once you are a consistently self-motivated person, your focus...
How to Start a Get Out of Your Own Way Book Club
Fri, Dec 04, 20 Gabby Reed
Highlights We all know setting goals is more difficult when you're going at it alone. That's why we've created an exciting offer for #GoalGetterChallenge participants who want to organize a group to dive deeper into Dave Hollis' book, Get Out of Your Own Way. The #GoalGetterChallenge is an introduction to 8 of the 19 lies Dave discovered people tell themselves so they can avoid overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals. If you want to get the most out of this challenge, we recommend studying Get Out of Your Own Way with your friends, co-workers, and/or family members. When you buy...
Everyone Influences Someone
Sun, Nov 29, 20 John Maxwell
Sociologists tell us that even the most introverted individual will influence ten thousand other people during his or her lifetime! This amazing statistic was shared with me by my associate Tim Elmore. Tim and I concluded that each one of us is both influencing and being influenced by others. That means that all of us are leading in some areas, while in other areas we are being led. No one is excluded from being a leader or a follower. Realizing your potential as a leader is your responsibility. In any given situation with any given group, there is a prominent...
The Dos and Don’ts of Delegating Tasks to Employees
Mon, Oct 19, 20 Richard Luecke
Executive Summary Delegating tasks doesn’t have to feel daunting. Richard Luecke identifies basic principles on identifying tasks that can be delegated and why other jobs should remain on your plate. Before delegating tasks, set aside the tasks that you are uniquely qualified to do. Tasks requiring your specific experience or authority will need to stay on your docket of responsibilities along with work like hiring, firing, and performance reviews. When delegating tasks, make sure to keep a few of the “dirty work” jobs on your plate that no one else wants to do. This will show your team that you’re...
Prepare Your Team for Change with the Jack Welch Story
Fri, Oct 09, 20 Paul Smith
Executive Summary Through the inspirational power of a story, former CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch, singlehandedly transformed his company's future. As a leader, understanding that change is needed in the workplace is vital to your business’s success. But, what about your team—how do you get them on board with the necessary changes? Basing your company’s decisions on past successes may not be your best bet going forward. Are the services or products you provide still in high demand? If not, don’t be afraid to pivot if a change is needed. Using a powerful story like Jack Welch’s first successful...
The People Styles Model for Gaining Self-Awareness as a Leader
Tue, Sep 22, 20 Robert and Dorothy Bolton
Executive Summary Self-awareness is key to healthy relationships and communication, whether you’re an intern or the head of a large enterprise. Understanding the various people styles that work around you is the first step to seeing those relationships thrive. With four different people styles, there is anything but one “normal” way to behave. Three out of four people process, feel, and even communicate differently. In order to be an effective leader, you must first have a high degree of self-awareness. Otherwise, the way you see yourself and the way your employees perceive you may differ disastrously. Being self-aware can help...
True Leaders Jump First
Fri, Sep 04, 20 Patrick Leddin
Executive Summary In today’s changing world, leaders can no longer get by with merely telling those under them what they expect from them. Instead, they must first model those expectations with their attitude and their actions. ● As a former U.S. Army officer, Patrick Leddin understands that true leaders put others' needs before their own.● No matter how disconnected a leader may feel from those under them, they are always being observed to see if their walk matches their talk. ● Take a minute to examine how well you’re doing at jumping first. How can you roll up your sleeves...
4 Lessons in Crisis Leadership from Shackleton's Expedition
Thu, Sep 03, 20 Dennis Perkins
Executive Summary When we're in the middle of a crisis we have never experienced before, it helps to look at how leaders throughout history have handled unplanned events. Sir Ernest Shackleton was a polar explorer who led a team on an expedition to Antarctica starting in 1914. As Dennis Perkins describes in his crisis leadership guide, Leading at the Edge, Shackleton's team encountered a series of challenges that questioned their survival and threatened to dismantle their unity. Shackleton kept his team together during what turned into a multiple years-long journey by focusing on confidence, hope, collaboration, and courtesy. We are...
10 Ways Fear Causes Decision-making Problems - And How to Avoid It
Mon, Aug 17, 20 Don Maruska
Executive Summary Decision-making problems are usually at the source of most business and personal failures. Master business coach, Don Maruska believes fear is to blame. Many of the resources we struggle over in business are limited, including elements like customers, market share, managerial roles, and more. When a mindset of scarcity overtakes an organization, the people become protective and therefore less inclined to work together to solve tough issues, affecting the workplace in 10 extremely negative ways. By encouraging yourself and others to consider the common good over personal gain, a renewed hope for success can be achieved. Why...
Uber's Travis Kalanick Shows Leaders the Price of Obsession
Tue, Jul 14, 20 Robert Bruce Shaw
Travis Kalanick is one of the most influential and controversial business leaders of the past decade. He is the person most responsible for the phenomenal growth of the ride-sharing company Uber, a firm that has provided over ten billion rides to customers around the world. Uber is also the model for a host of new “on-demand” services, such as grocery delivery, that are changing how we live particularly during a pandemic. Many believe that Uber would not have become Uber without Kalanick’s forceful leadership. A company board member said of him, “There will be many pages in the history books...
Is Obsession Necessary for Success?
Mon, Jun 29, 20 Robert Bruce Shaw
Over the past few years, grit has become a hot topic in the study of achievement. Angela Duckworth is its best-known advocate, with a top-selling book and popular TED talk. She defines grit as the combination of passion and perseverance in the pursuit of a meaningful long-term goal. Researchers have documented grit’s impact in situations ranging from West Point cadets striving to survive boot camp to corporate workers attempting to meet their monthly sales targets. Importantly, grit’s supporters also claim that each of us, with education and coaching, can become grittier over time and realize the benefits of doing so....
21 Quotes to Inspire Kindness in Your Workplace
Sun, Jun 28, 20 Gabrielle Reed
What if the best action you could take for your health and sanity was deploying kindness? ABC News correspondent and author, Adrienne Bankert believes kindness helped her manage stress as she worked her way from a small town reporter to an anchor on a national network. Minor efforts like leaving notes reminding coworkers of their value and showing genuine interest in the lives of strangers allowed her to avoid burnout while also opening up opportunities for her career. Kindness probably isn’t an alternative to a plate full of veggies or your recommended weekly 150 minutes of exercise, but it does...
Back to Business Summit Line Up
Wed, May 13, 20 Gabby Reed
Have you felt like your leadership and professional development has been at a standstill the past couple of months? Are you tired of living to survive when you could be living to thrive? With the pandemic situation murky and any ending to its ramifications indeterminable, there's really no choice but to move forward. But how do you move forward? The Back to Business: Thriving in a New Normal virtual leadership summit is our attempt to answer that question. Over 5 days, June 8th-12th, we'll be bringing together 17+ of the top business owners, leadership experts, and authors to help you...
6 Ways to Lead with Kindness During Conflict
Wed, May 06, 20 William Baker and Michael O'Malley
Executive Summary Kindness is the key to leading people through conflict. Researchers William F. Baker, Ph.D. and Michael O’Malley, Ph.D interviewed several leaders and found they had 6 characteristics of kindness in common. Remaining accessible to your employees and putting yourself in their shoes when they come to you with a problem is important to demonstrating compassion. Humor, among several other character traits, can be a viable source of kindness, especially when members of a team struggle to agree. Note from the editor: In the past week, I’ve seen a post shared on Facebook from myriad friends and family....
2 Ways to Manage Uncertainty During the Unexpected
Mon, May 04, 20 Marc Morial
Executive Summary Marc Morial served two terms as the mayor of New Orleans where he was responsible for bringing voices from different parts of the city together to make social, political, and economical progress. As you can imagine, many wrenches were thrown into his plans, and he was caught blindsided by events almost constantly. One such event was the death of his friend and local gospel musician, Raymond Myles, who was killed as a result of gun violence. Despite warnings from mayors across the nation, Morial decided to take on the NRA in a quest to limit the influence of...
To Increase Employee Engagement, Focus on Trust and Purpose
Fri, May 01, 20 Paul Zak
You may have noticed many of your employees are distracted, confused, and hesitant. There are a lot of people working from home wondering if and when they’ll get the call that they’re being laid off. Companies are realizing no matter how hard they try to build a rockstar team, creating a culture conducive to high engagement involves a lot more than finding the right hires. No one is immune to the side effects of disruption and chaos in business. So if we’re all having trouble concentrating, how can we encourage employee engagement without seeming oblivious to the emotional and physical...
6 Management Skills for the Future of Business
Sun, Apr 12, 20 Chaka Booker
Don’t wear face masks. Wear face masks. The elderly are vulnerable. The young are vulnerable. This will end soon. This will be seasonal. We knew this was coming. No one knew this was coming. The market is down. Now it’s up. Now it’s down. News about COVID-19 whipsaws us with each headline and social media post. Here’s a truth to hang on to. It’s going to be a while before we get back to normal. When people say, “this is the new normal,” it doesn’t mean much because a day later everything changes. Then everyone says that’s the new normal…until...
How to Survive a Recession Like a Successful CEO
Mon, Apr 06, 20 David Cote
Executive Summary If you want to know how to survive a recession, there’s no better resource to follow than David Cote, the former CEO of Honeywell. Cote led the company through the 2008 recession by cutting costs proactively for short-term gains and investing in long-term projects. It’s hard to know how a recession might impact you, but even if you’re positioned well, Cote suggests acting with caution, so you’re prepared for any outcome. The most important aspect of surviving a recession is understanding it from all angles. Take time to read and gain knowledge that could inform your decisions as...
9 Decisions that Define Your Leadership During a Crisis
Wed, Apr 01, 20 Mark Hunter
Executive Summary Even in the middle of a crisis, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Managers will be remembered for the leadership decisions they make during times of instability. During new challenges, it’s important to remain calm despite the uncertainty of outcomes. There are a series of decisions, big and small, leaders can make every day to ease the anxieties of their employees and customers. The last thing managers want to do is take an action that might exacerbate the negative aspects of a crisis. At the center of every decision should be an enormous amount...
Managing People in a Distributed Workforce
Mon, Mar 23, 20 Rishad Tobaccowala
Executive Summary The advisor to companies including Publicis Groupe on business strategy knows the impossible situation businesses can get in. When processes are disrupted, he says to leverage technology to amplify professional relationships. Working from home can easily create holes where teams who interacted daily in the office were once airtight. Managing people in the remote environment are enabled by modern-day technologies, but utilized to connect by people. A manager in this position is not just responsible for equipping employees to touch base with coworkers, but to also facilitate the discussions that elicit the personal connections we expect from our...
4 Ways to Coach Managers on How to Motivate Employees
Tue, Mar 17, 20 Paul Falcone
Executive Summary Several psychologists have given us insights into human motivation. Money, fear, food; the list of items that inspire us to get a task done are myriad and unique to the individual. It’s a manager’s responsibility to create an environment where employees can motivate themselves through whatever means works for them. Some managers are naturally gifted at making a workplace fun, accepting, transparent, and fulfilling. Others are not. If you’re working with a manager who is struggling on how to motivate employees, encourage him of her in a heartfelt conversation where you can provide a few ideas for igniting...
11 Influential Business Books by Women Leaders, Managers, & Founders
Wed, Mar 04, 20 Gabby Reed
Executive Summary This year, women surpassed men in the U.S. workforce, occupying 50.04% of jobs. But, women are still catching up to men in terms of representation in media, government, business, and more. International Women's Day celebrates how far the world has come in granting rights to and eliminating discrimination of women. As we continue to expand these efforts, providing a platform for women to share their stories and ideas will be crucial to maintaining and improving equality. To understand how women see themselves as members of the workforce, read these 11 business books written by female leaders, managers, and...
9 Influential Business Books by Women Leaders, Managers, & Founders
Wed, Mar 04, 20 Gabby Reed
Executive Summary This year, women surpassed men in the U.S. workforce, occupying 50.04% of jobs. But, women are still catching up to men in terms of representation in media, government, business, and more. International Women's Day celebrates how far the world has come in granting rights to and eliminating discrimination of women. As we continue to expand these efforts, providing a platform for women to share their stories and ideas will be crucial to maintaining and improving equality. To understand how women see themselves as members of the workforce, read these 9 business books written by female leaders, managers, and...
Survey Says Millennial Leaders Pursue Purpose Over Profit
Tue, Feb 04, 20 Adam Kingl
Executive Summary It’s time that companies stop making decisions based on the whims of shareholders. If not for long-term success, then for short-term team building efforts because today’s largest workforce demographic isn't doing "business as usual." Gen Y (millennials) in the workplace represent a majority, and they’re demanding a change from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism. Companies like Facebook have been built on a social mission, and are more likely to sacrifice financial gains when they come at the expense of customers and communities. Research has proven that the objectives of increasing profit and maintaining purpose can coexist in perfect harmony...
The Secret to Setting Goals You’ll Keep This Year
Fri, Jan 03, 20 Mark Sanborn
Executive Summary Goal setting is the easy part of personal growth. Keeping them is harder. Leadership expert Mark Sanborn discovered through interviews with top business owners and executives that goals are easier to reach when you have clarity. To practice intentional leadership, you must match clarity with action. There are four types of leaders which are separated by their degree of clarity and intentionality. With the tenuous political climate and diversified demographics, it's clear the world is changing. Take actions towards your goals that are relevant to the world as it is, not as it was. We’re a little over...
4 Reality Checks of Developing Leaders You Won’t Learn in Business School
Mon, Dec 23, 19 John Maxwell
Executive Summary The world could stand to have a few more good leaders. We’re taught that leadership is reserved to a few, but John Maxwell believes leadership is earned. Maxwell puts the onus on current leaders, whom he tasks with learning how to develop leaders. Leaders will never leave the development stage, if they are doing things right. Development is a lifelong journey, and one where both mentor and mentee grow. Putting effort and time into developing leaders is worth it because leadership demand will never meet supply. Everywhere you look, there is a leadership deficit. In countries all around...
How to Help People So You Get More from Giving
Thu, Dec 05, 19 John Maxwell
Executive Summary Success is in the eye of the beholder. It can come from individual pursuits, but it’s often more rewarding when it’s a group achievement. Leadership expert, John Maxwell, learned how to help people and shift his mindset from that of a soloist to a conductor after Zig Ziglar said that you get more when you give more. When people bind together, their potential for success multiplies, but so do challenges. Appreciating the benefits of a team require going slower, increasing reliance, understanding needs, creating opportunities, and focusing on others every day. You can be a successful person on...
3 Threats to Building Effective Life Management Skills
Tue, Oct 29, 19 John Maxwell
Executive Summary Seneca once said, “Life, if well lived, is long enough.” The problem is that most of us feel like we don’t have enough time between our jobs and professional commitments to live well. John Maxwell urges leaders to look at time as the nonrenewable resource that it is, and developing life management skills to utilize it wisely. Successful people ask themselves if their time is being expended on worthy efforts or not. Threats to your time stem from what you are doing with it. Consider if you do what you want to do, if you do important things,...