Category: Leadership
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My One Word For 2026: Momentum
It’s that time of year again—for our family and for our team at Express—when we choose our One Word. If you’ve followed my blog or LinkedIn articles over the years, you know this has become an important annual rhythm for me. I enjoy this exercise because it forces reflection on where we’ve been, what we’ve…
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Leading with Impact: Essential Traits for Effective Leadership
Leadership is not just about titles or positions; it’s about influencing others and making a positive impact. As John C. Maxwell aptly puts it, “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” The best leaders don’t just direct; they inspire, guide, and empower those around them. In today’s…
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The Power of Agile Adaptability
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, organizations must be agile to thrive. Agile adaptability is not just a buzzword; it’s a critical capability that enables businesses to navigate uncertainty and emerge stronger. With a new President leading our country, evolving regulations, supply chain challenges, and economic unpredictability, it’s clear that agility is more critical than…
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How To Be The Type Of Leader You’d Want To Work For
In today’s world, where uncertainty and challenges are the norm, leaders are currently struggling with how to manage the challenges of our times. From global conflicts and economic instability to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and climate change, the need for empathy and compassion in leadership has never been greater. Reflecting on the leaders…
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How to Lead Today’s Upcoming Leaders
Many today say that young people do not have a decent work ethic, do not want to work, and are difficult to lead. I disagree with this! I think our job as leaders is to find ways to lead this upcoming generation with what they crave and need from us. The younger adults (ages 18-28)…
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Hiring Beyond Skills: Why Core Values Matter More Than Ever
In today’s fast-paced business environment, finding great talent is tougher than ever. But hiring isn’t just about finding talent—it’s about finding people with the right character and values. For our team to succeed, we focus on seven core values. These values, set in place over 15 years ago, have become our guiding principles and influence…
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Empowering Your Team with Accountability and Discipline
When economic times become more difficult, many companies start looking to cut costs and improve sales. However, success often comes down to two things: accountability and discipline. When times are good, it’s easier to find success without these two elements, but almost impossible when competition increases and business gets harder. It’s important to find the…
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7 Ways to Make a Difference as a Leader
If you lead people, you have tremendous influence and the opportunity to help others be successful. Too many leaders fail to invest in what it takes to truly make a difference. They lead for personal success and miss the joy of seeing someone else become something special. On a recent trip, I spent time reflecting…
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How Serving Helps You Become A Better Leader
I write a lot about the importance of culture and leadership. Good leadership creates a loyalty to the team beyond the leader. A strong culture makes for a team that is committed to their purpose and goals. So how does a leader build this culture and commitment? A purposeful leader doesn’t even think of it…
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If You Want to Solve the Problem, Get to the Root
Last year, I took down a dying tree. We cut it down at the base, but we didn’t grind up the roots. Guess what? The tree started producing shoots from the stump. It was not dead, we just cut it back and it kept growing. Most issues or problems are similar. We tend to address…