by Tom Goodlet | Jul 29, 2025 | Article
In the early stages of leadership, momentum often feels like the name of the game. There are opportunities to chase and new ideas to try. You can often find yourself making an impact quickly in this early stage. Early, quick wins build energy and create the motivating...
by Tom Goodlet | Jun 24, 2025 | Article
One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is becoming too involved in the jobs of their team members. Far too often, I witness leaders become less successful by doing too much. It’s a common temptation. It feels good to solve problems. It feels productive to jump into...
by Tom Goodlet | May 27, 2025 | Article
Leadership is not about authority. It is about influence. And influence does not come with position or job title. It is earned. Many leaders assume their role, title, or credentials are enough to inspire action in those they lead. However, the most effective leaders...
by Tom Goodlet | Apr 29, 2025 | Article
Leadership is a constant exercise in decision-making. Some decisions are small and tactical. Others are big and soul-stretching. But the pressure is always there. When your choices affect people, livelihoods, and the future direction of an organization, the weight can...
by Tom Goodlet | Apr 1, 2025 | Article
Leading Through Conflict: A Smarter Approach to Resolving Team Disputes Conflict in your organization is inevitable. Differences in opinions, personalities, and working styles will arise whenever people collaborate. But conflict itself isn’t the problem. How leaders...
by Tom Goodlet | Feb 25, 2025 | Article
For years, leaders have been told that one of their primary jobs is to “get the right people in the right seats on the bus.” This idea was made wildly popular by Jim Collins in his book Good to Great. While there is wisdom in aligning talent with roles,...
