The 3 pillars of leadership provide a foundation for strong teams. They represent strong principals and practices by which great leaders spur engagement. And engagement lies at the core of leadership. Let’s just role up our sleeves and name these leadership topics right off the bat: 3 Pillars of Leadership Vision Autonomy Growth Each pillar…
Career Development via Vision: a 4-Step Approach
Career development is about more than just “growing” your career. It’s about defining the career you want, and then mapping a path for getting there. In this post, we’ll explore a step-by-step approach to vision-driven career planning. Just as a good gardener does some planning while dreaming of exciting growth ahead, so a smart professional…
The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting: Evolution, Impact, and the Leader’s Role
Why do we need to consider the pros and cons of telecommuting? One reason (although not the best one) is because it’s everywhere, and it’s not going away. In recent years, the shift toward remote work has gained significant momentum, with a noticeable increase in flexible work arrangements across various sectors. According to a survey…
Find Strength in Weaknesses
Let’s just lay the cards on the table right out of the gate: when it comes to human beings, strengths and weaknesses go hand-in-hand. If I’m strong in X, I’m also weak in Y. In fact, I’ll go even further, because I’m a lover of history, and I see this time and again in the…
Labor Shortage vs. Leadership: Your Winning Difference
Labor shortage: we hear about it all the time. In fact, it’s been a hot topic for so long (albeit even more so in the past 3 years) that we can become numb to it. There are countless factors at play amidst all the noise about worker shortages, but one topic isn’t discussed enough: What…
Personal Vision Statement: 6 Tips to Get You Started
Your personal vision statement is the image of your desired future—a glimpse of where you hope to end up. It’s like the picture on the box of a jigsaw puzzle, serving as a reminder of the finished image, the ultimate goal. The concept of a personal vision statement is pretty straightforward to understand. But getting…
