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What does ‘tech-savvy’ mean?
Tech-savvy. It’s one of the few positive traits almost universally assigned to Millennials. It’s so consistently attributed to us that I began to wonder if the people using the term understood its significance. After asking managers for their definitions, the...
Attitude reflects leadership
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the 2000 blockbuster “Remember the Titans”, it is the story of a Virginia high school football team and their struggle to form a racially integrated unit for the first time during the Civil Rights Movement in 1971. The movie...
Want to become an effective leader? Follow these simple steps!
How can I work toward becoming an effective leader? Becoming an effective leader is an intentional journey that will continue your whole career - not just a destination. A key part of that journey is taking time to examine your past. We have to reflect on our...
Be a courageous leader
Focusing on developing leaders at every level of the organization, including ourselves, will be the strategic differentiator for attracting and retaining talent. No one ever arrives as it relates to leadership—it is a lifelong journey. Business leaders who understand...
Resolutions vs. life improvements
I am not one to make New Year's resolutions. I'm not saying it is wrong to do so, but for me, it never really works. When I have made resolutions, I have ultimately failed for one reason or another. I believe that New Year's resolutions are usually a win-lose...
Driving retention through engagement
Recently, I've worked with a handful of leaders on developing a vision and goals to accelerate their 2023 performance and productivity. One common challenge almost universally discussed with many of these leaders is how to retain top-tier talent in 2023. In response,...
Focus on these 3 key leadership elements in 2023
As we look ahead to 2023, it's essential to consider the leadership development that can help us reach our goals. Leadership development is a vital tool in any organization, and it is crucial to create a plan for growth and success. In this blog, we'll take a look at...
How to become a strategic business partner at any level of a company
When I talk to senior leaders in organizations of all sizes, the leadership competency that continues to come up is that companies need leaders to think strategically. What does that look like? What is a strategic business partner? Let's first look at what it's not. A...
Identifying future leaders: using feedback to evaluate potential over performance alone
I had the opportunity to evaluate countless leadership candidates as an instructor at the US Army Ranger School. Students were required to demonstrate more than just proficiency at specific tasks; they had to show the potential to build cohesive teams to get the job...
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