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Say Yes to Your Leadership

March 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” - Joseph Campbell It is interesting that two of my favorite writers, Shonda Rhimes and Margaret Feinberg, share the same philosophy of saying yes to life and its adventures. Leaders have to stray from their routines to diversify their thoughts and experiences. You have heard “leaders are learners,” but this goes beyond that cliché. Great leaders are experience junkies. They say yes to knowledge and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Excellence, Leadership Tagged With: Always Forward, continuous learning, Creativity, Hamilton, leadership, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Margaret Feinberg, Ron Kitchens, Shonda Rhimes

Seven Attributes That Prevent Growth

February 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

I have the privilege of working with some of the greatest business, philanthropic and faith leaders in the nation. It is clear to me that almost every leader and organization I’ve encountered—no matter the sphere of influence—is concerned with growth. Whether they are expanding their team, their resources or their product, they are faced with similar growing pains, and many are committing one or more mistakes that are stifling their progress. If you are pursuing growth in your leadership or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Always Forward, continuous learning, development, growth, Kalamazoo, leadership, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First

An Introvert’s Guide

February 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

Most people assume I am an extrovert because I attend a lot of events, speak in front of huge audiences and coach leaders. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Meetings, conferences, networking and events come standard with any leadership position; for some, being a professional extrovert comes naturally, but for others like myself, it's hard work. The truth is, I am an introvert who operates in an extrovert world. I am really quite terrible at small talk. At a party, I feel much more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Leadership Tagged With: continuous learning, Events, Introvert, leadership, Learning, Listen, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First

171: Collaborative Leadership: How to Encourage Cross Pollination

October 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up. —Oliver Wendell Holmes On Today's Episode: What collaborative leadership means Moving away from knowledge hoarding Collaborative leadership needs to be present at all levels Collaboration does not equal consensus Last week, Carla and I talked about micromanaging and how that can hurt an organization. This week, we dive into its opposite: collaborative leadership, which is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, authentic leadership, Carla Sones, collaboration, collaborative leadership, continuous learning, cross-pollination, culture, development, growth, leadership, podcast, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, team, team work

170: How to Quit Micromanaging and Relinquish Control

October 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Micromanagement is the destroyer of momentum. —Miles Anthony Smith On Today's Episode: Carla and Ron tackle the topic of micromanaging and how to stop doing it. Micromanaging is the top complaint people have about bosses. Accountability check-ins vs. micromanaging. Tips to stop the hovering and increase productivity. How to grow beyond direct supervision. Nobody likes to be micromanaged. It kills motivation, creativity and job satisfaction. It's also one of the main … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, authentic leadership, Carla Sones, communication, continuous learning, delegation, development, growth, Learning, micromanagement, micromanaging, podcast, productivity, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, talent, team

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