Alexander the Great once famously said that he did not fear an army of lions led by a sheep, but rather he feared an army of sheep led by a lion. He was, of course, talking about the importance of strong leadership and how putting one competent person in charge can completely turn the outlook of one …
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Choosing the Right Leaders Is Even More Critical for Small Businesses
We are experiencing a leadership crisis in every facet of our lives. There is $366B being spent annually on developing leaders (Hieker & Pringle, 2021). With that level of investment, we should have an abundance of great leaders, but we do not. One major root cause of this is attributed to …
4 Integral Parts of Civil Discourse– Tips for Leaders
What comes to your mind when you hear or come across the words “civil discourse''? Many people will argue that it means speaking in a civilized manner with people. And some will fall into the trap of thinking civil discourse is only with like minds. When there are differences between people who …
What Makes a Good Leader?
Leadership appointments are one of the most desired and well-paid positions on the job market. Leadership does not mean ruling a business or a whole department. You may manage only a small team of professionals and still be a leader. There is a rising question: what makes a good leader? A natural …
Network Leadership: 4 Roles for Decentralized Organizing
We work in increasingly decentralized ways, partnering across organizations and joining with others to accomplish things individuals can’t do on their own. Moving beyond the traditional, hierarchical model of organizing has many blessings: in networks, people are free to contribute where they …
7 Ways to Spot Potential Leaders in The Workplace
In business organizations, leadership is just as important now as it was centuries ago. As you can imagine, if everyone were allowed to do whatever they felt like, no projects would get completed on time, or even at all. Leadership allows the smooth transition of information and ideas throughout an …
