Taking Over a Team in a New Industry
This is one of those articles where I can’t start by saying “we’ve all been there”, but I’VE been here a number of times, and with the way the world of work … Read the rest
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To Delegate or Not to Delegate
The qUestion of Ownership vs Task-Mastering
Today I heard a snippet from an interview between Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah, where Simon was discussing his fascination with his realization that in high-level government and military leadership ranks, strategic thinkers usually … Read the rest
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The Myth of Neutral Leadership
why it simply doesn’t exist
Many workplaces promote the idea that good leadership is neutral, objective, and nonintrusive (read: replaceable, plug and play). The expectation is that managers should simply execute company systems without adding personal influence, but this is … Read the rest
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Credibility Carries You Home
confidence, competence, and why neither is enough on its own
We’ve all met deeply competent people who struggle to command a room, lead others, or sometimes even advocate for themselves. We’ve also all met people who seem incredibly confident, but … Read the rest
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Talk to Me, Goose
why every organization needs both maverick and iceman
This past week was the 40th anniversary release of Top Gun, which was honored by re-releasing in theaters to a double feature opportunity; so, my friend and I bought matinee tickets to … Read the rest
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Curiosity Keeps the Cat Alive
on the role of curiosity in healthy leadership
Some of the worst leadership decisions I’ve ever made came from moving too quickly towards certainty. Alternatively, some of my best decisions have come from a few key questions I thought to … Read the rest
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It’s Lonely at the Top
rebalancing the weight of the world
Most people think accepting a position in leadership will bring them The Life™. There’s a promise of more money, a bigger seat at the table, validation that you deserve to be in charge, and … Read the rest
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Who, Me?
when to go ahead and call HR
There are always going to be times when you feel like all of the pressure is on you. Sometimes it is, but when it comes to making big decisions for your team, you … Read the rest
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Just Do It
Why good leadership advice fails smart people
Let’s dig into the genius of Nike, shall we? Originally Blue Ribbon Sports, founded in 1964, Nike began as a distributor for a Japanese shoe company before coming out with their own line … Read the rest
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Managing High Performers
What to do when it feels impossible
The better someone is at their job, the harder they are to manage. High performers are people who deliver the results that are important to the business. When you’re the person responsible for … Read the rest