Daniel Burrus January 10, 2022 What defines an “extraordinary” individual? To you, is that someone who saves lives, like a doctor or first responder? How about an entrepreneur who completely transforms our lives for the better, like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk? Maybe it is something much simpler than that, such as a friend or … Continue reading A Truly Extraordinary Leader Takes a Profit and Leaves a Mark
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The Transformative Leader: Key to a True Change In Companies
Peter Navarro December 24, 2021 We live in a convulsed world, which has exponential acceleration rates in terms of technology and connectivity, with high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity that we experience every day. This translates into a significant increase in the rate of obsolescence of the ways of working in an organization that must … Continue reading The Transformative Leader: Key to a True Change In Companies
How to (Not) Be a Great Leader
Alec Dobbie August 4, 2021 There shouldn’t be any manuals for how to be a great leader, but there are definitely ways to avoid being a bad one. A title like ‘How to be a great leader’ is usually followed by some waffle from a half-baked expert telling you how he (and I bet it … Continue reading How to (Not) Be a Great Leader
Being a Leader is Like Being an Improv Actor
Mukesh Gupta June 7, 2021 One of the skills that all of us need to develop as we want to be and behave like a leader is to develop the skills of an improv actor. The foundational aspect of any improv actor is the ability to be fully present in the moment and respond to … Continue reading Being a Leader is Like Being an Improv Actor
How to Use Video Marketing to Become an Industry Thought Leader
Torrey Tayenaka April 25, 2021 You’ve probably seen the statistics countless times by now: in a digital landscape where your audience is exposed to thousands of advertisements every day, it’s near-impossible to stand out. Thought leadership is one of the best ways for your brand to cut through the noise. By establishing you as a … Continue reading How to Use Video Marketing to Become an Industry Thought Leader
Becoming a More Decisive Leader
Kenna Griffin February 27, 2021 You go to your editor because you’re confused about how to best approach an upcoming story. Instead of providing guidance about the story’s frame or talking you through possible sources, the editor says they aren’t sure who you should interview and asks your opinion. They also say they’re uncertain if … Continue reading Becoming a More Decisive Leader
How Brain Science Can Make You a Better Leader
Thomas Griffin October 1, 2020 Brain science and leadership make a winning team. After all, leadership is about getting the best out of others and using analytical and creative thinking to solve problems. When you learn more about how your brain works and how to leverage it, you’ll save energy and time, and also become … Continue reading How Brain Science Can Make You a Better Leader
3 Hard Reality Checks Every Leader Must Face to Succeed
Paul Keijzer September 25, 2020 Every leader must reach a point where they look in the mirror and conduct a gut-check by asking themselves a series of honest questions. However, before getting to the hard realities, it is essential to fully understand what it takes to successfully lead people. Let’s face it, it’s not possible … Continue reading 3 Hard Reality Checks Every Leader Must Face to Succeed
How Single-Tasking Makes You a Better Leader
Thomas Griffin September 23, 2020 Leaders have to wear multiple hats to grow their business and this leads to multitasking to manage goals. Intuitively, it makes sense to accomplish as many tasks as possible at the same time. But the reality is that working in this way makes you less effective and productive. In this … Continue reading How Single-Tasking Makes You a Better Leader
4 Ways to Become a More Empathetic Leader
Timothy Carter August 28, 2020 Being a good leader requires a proprietary blend of hard skills and soft skills. And while we often focus on the hard/technical skills, it’s just as important to develop the softer ones. Because it’s within this realm that great leadership is forged. In particular, there’s one soft skill that we … Continue reading 4 Ways to Become a More Empathetic Leader