Nelson Mandela’s name was filling the world’s airways 6 years ago this week—in eulogy, analysis, and praise. The anniversary of his passing leaves me marveling at how powerful his example was. Through his life and after his death, the Nelson Mandela servant leadership legacy lives on, inspiring widespread agreement on his positive contribution. The unanimity surrounding…
The Most Impactful Program for Leadership & Growth Capacity
Someone recently asked me to respond to a question on Quora about the most impactful program I’ve seen for building leadership and capacity for growth. Hands down, it’s Attributes. I joke that I’ve added the gray hair and wrinkles to create an air of wisdom. But the truth is, I have a lot of experience…
6 Leadership Topics My Clients Bring Up…a Lot
For a podcast of this post on common leadership topics, scroll down or click here to jump ahead. Recently, someone asked me which leadership topics come up most often among my clients. And truth be told, I had to think about it. Carefully. Because there are really 2 different categories here: The type of leadership…
Does Your Leadership Foster Innovation in the Workplace? Or Kill It Dead?
Does your company foster innovation in the workplace? I know you want to nod emphatically and assure me with a big “YES.” But a lot of you may have scoffed instead. Because statistics show a huge disconnect here: Just 54% of entry-level people say new ideas are “celebrated internally,” compared to 91% of senior executives Only…
Quick Thought: Labor Shortage + Leadership
For almost 30 years, I’ve been talking to clients about the coming labor shortage. Time and again, I’ve worked to encourage and motivate leaders with the truth that how we manage and engage people is critical to survival. Even if you didn’t believe that 10 years ago, it was true then. But now, it’s true…
The 1 Trait 97% of Exceptional Leaders Share (Long before They Lead Anything)
I can quickly recognize people who will excel in leadership positions, often long before they’re anywhere near that level. I don’t have a crystal ball. But I do have enough experience to have identified the single most consistent indicator of leadership potential. Of course, many traits can contribute to success in leadership. And no 1…
