The skills it takes to be a leader reach far and wide. They are developed over time and are ever-evolving in nature. But, like many other things in our lives, leadership skills can easily fall stagnant while other more pressing issues and needs take center stage. To stay relevant in today’s workforce, and remain an ... Read More
Change management is essential to the health of organizations, but participating in change management doesn’t just work if it comes from the top down. The most effective management of change in your organization must come from within, through positive leadership. In times of organizational frustration and chaos, failing to change quickly enough can result in ... Read More
Mindfulness can be one of the most helpful introspective elements, able to take a great employee to the next level: leadership. For established leaders, it can elevate their performance from good to great. But what exactly is mindfulness? It is the practice of focusing energy inward on one’s thoughts and behaviors. Paired alongside emotional intelligence, ... Read More
Many years ago, John Maxwell developed the idea of the 5 Levels of Leadership in his book, Developing the Leader Within You. Why? In his experience, no matter who you are – from parent to executive – leaders of all kinds ask the question, where do I stand in my leadership development and how do ... Read More
“Everything rises and falls on leadership” – it’s one of John Maxwell’s most famous quotes. The unspoken part of that saying is that to lead people, you must establish relationships with those people. In fact, that’s Level Two of the Five Levels, the first step after being in the leadership position. Emotional intelligence is your ... Read More
