Category Archives: Leadership Skills

The 3 Challenges Every New Leader Faces, and How to Overcome Them

Paul Keijzer — August 23, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — August 23, 2019 The moment you accept your first real “leadership” position is not one you’re likely to forget. It’s thrilling, exhilarating, and intimidating all at once. It’s humbling too, to realize that all business leaders were in your shoes once, and now the spotlight is … Continue reading The 3 Challenges Every New Leader Faces, and How to Overcome Them →

The 3 Most Impactful Leadership Competencies

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Darleen DeRosa — August 19, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — August 19, 2019 The role of the leader has never been as important or demanding as it is today. Leaders at all levels must deliver consistent, sustainable results in leaner organizations and get things done with fewer resources. There is an emphasis on maintaining employee morale … Continue reading The 3 Most Impactful Leadership Competencies →

Want to Be a Successful Leader? Give Up These 5 Things

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Paul Keijzer — August 14, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — August 14, 2019 RobinHiggins / Pixabay Did you know that by removing just a few unimportant things from your life, you can become an unmatched leader? “If you want to become a better leader, you must keep adding new skills, habits, and professional experience to your … Continue reading Want to Be a Successful Leader? Give Up These 5 Things →

This is How Great Leaders Conquer Pressure

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Paul Keijzer — July 31, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — July 31, 2019 There’s no escaping the ever-growing pressures of Leadership. The only way forward is to learn how to deal with the pressure like a boss. I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders in organizations around the world, and the ones I admire the most are … Continue reading This is How Great Leaders Conquer Pressure →

5 Leadership Mistakes That Only Smart Leaders Recognize

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Paul Keijzer — July 23, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — July 23, 2019 JESHOOTS-com / Pixabay Every day, I am approached by people seeking to understand the things leaders should be doing to become better and smarter leaders. Most leadership articles tend to follow the same pattern, outlining all the do’s – the habits, the behaviors … Continue reading 5 Leadership Mistakes That Only Smart Leaders Recognize →

The One Leadership Secret That Will Make You a Better Boss Today

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Paul Keijzer — July 15, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — July 15, 2019 geralt / Pixabay Although it’s not usually discussed as a leadership quality, this one tool is exactly what most leaders need to succeed. Having worked with hundreds of top performing leaders worldwide, I’ve noted a common trait among them. Great leaders always have … Continue reading The One Leadership Secret That Will Make You a Better Boss Today →

How a Great Leader Manages Misfits

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DeWayne Ables — July 9, 2019 Follow @_pioneeriq — July 9, 2019 Leading a high-impact team is the true test of leadership. Leaders create great teams by optimizing each member’s performance and making the most of the team’s overall potential. Most importantly, great leaders step up to the tough task of managing misfit employees. It’s … Continue reading How a Great Leader Manages Misfits →

21st Century Leadership – Prologue

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John Coleman — July 5, 2019 — July 5, 2019 For executives and for change agents who deal with executives in large contexts … A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. Some people contributed independently, some built on work I … Continue reading 21st Century Leadership – Prologue →

How to Be a Successful Leader in the Age of Machines

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Paul Keijzer — June 28, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — June 28, 2019 Datafication, mobilization, cognification, and personalization are a few of the mega-shifts driving transformations in the world of business at an unprecedented pace. Here’s how you can overcome the significant leadership challenges presented by these shifts. One may have doubts and questions about the … Continue reading How to Be a Successful Leader in the Age of Machines →

Is Age Just a Number When It Comes to Leadership?

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Paul Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Who makes a good leader? This is a question that experts have contemplated across countless leadership books and articles. Business owners and executives around the world have different perspectives on the approaches and qualities required for successful leadership. History makes it evident that … Continue reading Is Age Just a Number When It Comes to Leadership? →