Category: Leadership
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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…
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One Word is the New Resolution
An annual tradition I started both with my work team and my family is choosing a One Word. This exercise uses a word to set as a theme for the year versus a traditional New Years resolution. It forces you to really look at what has happened over the last couple of years and what…
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What Defines Your Criteria for Hiring Remarkable Leaders
One of my favorite leadership authors is Jon Gordon. He focuses his books, energy, and posts on how to be a positive leader. In a recent social media post, Gordon listed his nine-item checklist for hiring a good leader. That list inspired me to expand my thoughts on the five that have been important to…
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Cultivating a Culture of Learning
In our industry, we spend our days helping clients find and hire great talent. However, those same clients are often unsure about what to do after they’ve hired talent. They may excel at the hiring process and have a solid onboarding program, but then leave the new teammate on their own to develop from there.…
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Bridging the Workplace Divide
There’s a notable shift, or perhaps a widening divide, that’s happening right now in the workplace. Employers are realizing that they can’t just hire anyone, even in a scarcity environment. They’re growing tired of disengaged employees, irregular attendance, and a general dissatisfaction with work. On the flip side of that, many employees are looking to…
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The Great Unsettledness Part 2
As of late, I’ve noticed a recurring theme that I discussed in one of my past articles back in September 2022 – a level of unsettledness. In that piece, titled “The Great Unsettledness,” I shared insights on creating a positive culture centered around service and hope. While it seemed like we might be turning the…
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Is Your Leadership Unlocking Potential?
One positive outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic has been a transformation in the way great leaders approach leading their teams. It has compelled leaders to genuinely develop and engage with their workforce. They have realized that to foster the desired culture, they must inspire their team members rather than simply focusing on tasks. Creating an…
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Paddling Together: The Importance of Cohesive Teams in Business
I have a good friend that competes in a sport called dragon boat racing. A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft where two rows of ten all paddle in the same direction to propel the boat forward. The sport takes everyone being on the same page and in sync to win. It also takes endurance,…
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What It Takes To Be Successful
What do all great companies have in common? Sometimes they have good products or good services, but I have never heard of a successful company that sustained greatness without having good people. Good people are a product of good leadership and good leadership knows how to put those good people into the right seats where…