Leadership in 2025 demands a shift from surface-level approaches to authentic, grounded practices. With heightened social consciousness on a global scale, organizations are seeking leaders…
What if I do not like people? As a leadership keynote speaker at my client’s event, I was surprised to be asked this question. A…
Why do organizations repeatedly react to rather than plan for change? Why are leaders often stupefied by the glaring realization that their workforces are aging…
I remember working with senior executives from a multinational professional services firm shortly after the Great Financial Crisis. (GFC) During their meeting, the leaders struggled…
There is no way to gloss over it. The pandemic has forever changed the way we work and live. As we usher in a new…
Six days before the world shockingly and unexpectedly shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was enjoying a lovely breakfast with a young woman…
As leaders, you no doubt understand the degree to which you profoundly influence every aspect of your organization. Finding the secret sauce to successfully lead…
Two individuals, Bass and Avolio, developed four key elements of transformational leadership: Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation and Individualized Consideration. The latter is defined…
“I don’t have all the answers.” “Maybe there’s a better way.” “How can we improve?” Ideally, leaders who have these thoughts are truly open…
By definition, inspirational motivation involves two key components. First, a leader must be clear about his or her vision. Secondly, a leader needs to…
