5 Leadership Tasks You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less
Everyday you have small chunks of time that might otherwise seem unproductive. They are not large enough to tackle major leadership tasks on your todo list, but they can still be utilized to encourage and empower your organization.

Leadership takes discipline…the discipline to think outside yourself and do things that lift up, encourage, empower, or benefit those on your team. Everyday you have small chunks of time that might otherwise seem unproductive. They are not large enough to tackle major leadership tasks on your todo list, but they can still be utilized to […]

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Stop Using “Manager” as a Dirty Word!
The real issue is not whether you are a “manager" or a “leader", but whether as a manager you lead well. Jason Cooper

If you read articles and books about leadership I can guarantee you’ve seen it. Perhaps you’ve even done it. I am talking about using the term “manager” as a dirty word. I get it. When talking about leadership, it is helpful to contrast good qualities to strive for with bad qualities using personas (good cop, […]

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Leaders and the “I’m on it!” Principle
Hire people who eagerly say “I’m on it!” You’ll accomplish much more than you will if you focus hiring just on skill, talent, or knowledge.

“I’m on it!” “I’ve got this!” “I’ll take care of it!” “Let me handle this!” These are phrases leaders love to hear. We love to hear it because we know it means that whatever issue or need has arisen is going to be taken care of by the one who says “I’m on it.” No babysitting […]

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