When you lose perspective, you lose margin. When you lose margin, you lose impact. As leaders, somewhere in our youth, we were told that when things are not going well or when they are going well, “You need to work harder, work more hours, put your nose to the grindstone,” or a dozen other clichés. The reality is, that most leaders spend so much time and effort digging that we dig ourselves into a ditch. Soon, we begin to think that the edge of the ditch is the skyline. Gretchen Rubin, who … [Read more...]
Energize Your Day With Gratitude: The Ultimate Leadership Booster
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seemed to go right? Maybe you experienced something like this earlier in the week with the slippery snow and ice that hit the Midwest. If you spent the morning skidding through your commute, only to face an even more difficult day at the office, you might not be in the Thanksgiving spirit. But, know that your low-energy days don’t have to be so bleak. I have one simple cure to get you back to your old self: gratitude. Even though this … [Read more...]
Turn the Tables on Workplace Stress
In the spirit of Halloween, I want to address a topic that can be a bit scary for some people: stress in leadership. In recent years, the working world has become more open about mental wellness, but leaders are generally left out of the conversation. Leaders in any field can become so committed to their organizational mission that they forget to care for themselves. Before we dive into the cure, let's take a look at some frightening statistics about workplace stress: 88 percent of … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know to Crack the Communications Code
One of the critical roles of a leader is to cast a vision for others to follow. So, it should come as no surprise that good communication is one of the cornerstones of good leadership. You may have incredible ideas, but if you are unable to effectively express them to others, it becomes impossible to manifest the success you envision for your team. Whoever your favorite leader of history is, their impact and words have stood the test of time because of their ability to communicate. How can we as … [Read more...]
Tips for Overcoming Setbacks
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." — Vince Lombardi Leaders push boundaries. They're the first to try out big ideas. But doing what has never been done is not without risks. All leaders will eventually experience obstacles and setbacks—it comes with the territory. One of the things that separate great leaders from the rest is their ability to adapt and navigate adversities. Here are a few tips you can use the next time you're … [Read more...]