Tag Archives: 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

Leadership Lessons

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

Leadership Skills

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

Leadership Skills

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 →

Great Leaders are Made, Not Born: 4 Strategies for Becoming a Better Leader

Leadership Skills

Paul Keijzer August 12, 2020 One of the most often-asked questions about leadership is: Are leaders born or made? Research suggests that leadership is about one-third born and two-thirds made. No matter which industry do you belong to – business, sports, politics or some other – the ability to effectively motivate and lead a group … Continue reading Great Leaders are Made, Not Born: 4 Strategies for Becoming a Better Leader →

3 Risks Every Leader Should Take

Risk Management

Paul Keijzer August 13, 2020 Nearly every choice that you make in your life or in business involves some level of risk. Oftentimes, you are confronted with small risks that present limited potential downside. Other times, you face big risks that may offer big rewards depending on whether you take them smartly or play it … Continue reading 3 Risks Every Leader Should Take →

CAL vs. PAL – Which Agile Leader Training Should You Take?

Leadership Transformation

Anthony Mersino August 5, 2020 One thing that is critical for a successful Agile Transformation is training at all levels, especially agile leader training. Unfortunately, many leaders don’t believe they need training, even though I insist that they do! The two main leader offerings are the CAL and the PAL. Sounds friendly enough, right? Scrum … Continue reading CAL vs. PAL – Which Agile Leader Training Should You Take? →

Techniques for Being a Mindful Leader

Leadership Skills

Jessica Welch July 22, 2020 Every part of the world feels a little…okay, a lot…chaotic right now. You aren’t alone there. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and feel like everything is out of your control. I’m talking about the world of business, but right now that probably applies to personal lives as well. For some … Continue reading Techniques for Being a Mindful Leader →

6 Ways to Be an Understanding and Supportive Leader as You Manage a Contact Center Team During a National Cultural Movement

Contact Center

Veronica Krieg July 13, 2020 Author’s note: We realize racism both in and out of the workplace is an extremely difficult topic and a complex subject to approach. But, its difficulty does not give us permission to disengage. At Sharpen, we believe in equality for all people. We’re working to bring those values into an … Continue reading 6 Ways to Be an Understanding and Supportive Leader as You Manage a Contact Center Team During a National Cultural Movement →

How to Position Yourself as an Industry Leader (3 Tips)

Leadership Skills

Chris Christoff July 8, 2020 When you start a new business, it’s common to look for ways to position yourself as an influencer in your niche. To succeed in any industry, you need to prove your worth as a leader who offers value to your community. But what is a thought leader? In recent years, … Continue reading How to Position Yourself as an Industry Leader (3 Tips) →