CARE to Lead – Interview with Alec McGalliard
Leadership can feel complicated, but at its core, leading well requires a straightforward focus on a few key behaviors. Join me for an interview with former nuclear submariner Alec McGalliard and invest in the fundamentals of relationships, expectations, and...
Developing Ownership and Commitment: A Frontline Festival
How to Build More Ownership and Commitment in Your Teams Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival! This month, our contributors share their thoughts about developing ownership and commitment (and a few shared things they were most proud of.) Thanks to...
What No One Tells You About Leading But You Desperately Need to Know
Leading is tough enough without ignoring these critical truths. “I wish someone would have told me some of this before I started leading. Life would have been so much easier. I bet my team wishes I knew it too.” We hear this sentiment after almost every leadership...
Lead Meetings that Get Results and that People Want to Attend
It’s a business cliche – people hate meetings. But I don’t think that’s true – we just hate bad meetings. Why are so many meetings a soul-sucking waste of time? In this episode you’ll get several quick tools to ensure your...
How to Lead When There’s Not Enough Time
When There’s Not Enough Time Your Leadership Is More Important Than Ever Sheila raised her hand and asked for the microphone. We were near the end of a powerful leadership development program where the participants had worked hard on culture-transformation. She took a...
The Hidden Leadership Problem with Passion
One problem with passion is that it’s no substitute for good leadership. Passion is good. You want team members who love their work and serve their customers with passion. We are big believers in the power of purpose. Connecting what you’ve asked to why it matters is...
The Secret Ingredient to Master Delegation
Have you ever delegated a task and then six weeks later wonder what happened to it? Avoid the delegation black hole, help your team to work more productively, and distinguish yourself as a manager who gets more done with this one delegation secret.
How to Succeed in Your First Job After Graduation
Looking to make a great impression in your first job after graduation? Or perhaps you’re about to start the first job you actually care about. How do you show up strong and make a great contribution in the first sixty days? How to Make a Great Impression in...
