The Skills and Values of Socially Responsible Leadership

December 4, 2020

Today, the world is changing faster than ever before, and intelligent leaders have to deliver more in the way of tangible business results while proactively defining the place of their organizations in the greater scheme of society. No longer can one afford to ignore the...

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Do You Have a Core Purpose Statement?

December 2, 2020

“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” – Walt Disney Likewise, it is easy to stay focused if you know what your end goal is. The modern corporate world demands more and more of its employees as well as...

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15 Ways Authentic Leaders Spur Innovation

November 25, 2020

“Authenticity is when you say and do the things you actually believe.” – Simon Sinek. An increasing body of scientific evidence supports the role of authentic leadership in unleashing creativity and innovation within the workforce. Since creativity and innovation have become more closely associated with...

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5 Characteristics of the Emotionally Intelligent Leader

November 23, 2020

“There is no separation of mind and emotions; emotions, thinking, and learning are all linked.” – Eric Jensen.  Sometimes disparagingly referred to as a “soft skill,” emotional intelligence is one of the most important outer-core leadership competencies. Emotions affect the decisions of every single employee...

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Why Intelligent Leadership Is About Empowering Your Team

November 20, 2020

Intelligent leaders empower their reports to trigger psychological ownership in them. This ownership extends to one’s work, the goals of the team, those of the organization, and, most importantly, to responsibility. Many of the benefits of empowerment stem from psychological ownership. An employee who exercises...

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How to Tap into Your Own Leadership Potential

August 14, 2020

“Everyone is a leader because everyone influences someone.” – John C. Maxwell.  We all have qualities that in certain life circumstances can promote us to de facto or official leaders. The ability to influence others is, however, not leadership in and of itself.  Under certain...

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