Discovering and Leveraging the Gifts of Your People

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,...

Leadership Predictions for 2025

2025 is here and I believe it will be a year of transformative change in leadership. New challenges and opportunities will demand a new set of priorities, skills, and strategies for leaders at all levels. As we look ahead, here are the trends and ideas that I believe...

Predicting the Future (Sort Of)

As we roll into 2025, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future—not just the big stuff, like leadership trends, but also my own goals for the year. Now, when it comes to goals, I have been accused of being a little bit obsessive. Truth be told, I have forty goals...

Be a Better Leader by Practicing Gratitude

If asked to make a list of the most important things a leader does, practicing gratitude wouldn’t be on most peoples’ lists. However, recent research shows that practicing and demonstrating thankfulness can strengthen a leader’s influence and a team’s culture....