In tough times, the impact of existing poor leadership behaviors are magnified. AND even good leaders can lapse into undesirable behaviors that create problems.

Executive Leaders must understand and embrace how the ‘Ripple Effect’ is influencing others in both positive and negative ways.

Something magical and exciting happens when an executive leader begins to uncover honest confidential feedback from others. It's a fascinating process to watch it unfold.

How do you ensure that the investment generates a return of greater value? Here are five key things to consider before investing in executive coaching:

It’s definitely fair to say that we have never experienced anything like what is happening around our globe today. At the same time, there are several among us who have experienced variations of extreme uncertainty in our own lives. Maybe you have as well.  What can we learn from these past experiences to help us best survive, and even thrive, during this current challenging time? 

In this article, I highlighted a critical aspect that first-time founders often overlook: Self-Leadership. The success of a business plan goes beyond the strategic details; it requires self-leadership. Founders should prioritize regular reflection and intentional planning around self-leadership, influencing others, and maintaining a positive mindset. Neglecting these fundamental elements can limit a business's potential, even with the best business plans.

This article compiles essential considerations for first-time founders when crafting a comprehensive business plan. In addition to my contribution, you'll discover a comprehensive list of factors that can shape your approach to business planning.

I’ve always been intrigued by Kobe. I remember when he entered the NBA at 18 years old, the youngest player ever. I remember listening to him in interviews and being fascinated by how mature and self-confident he appeared. Then I watched him compete against much older, stronger, more experienced professionals and he continued to impress me even more. Not only did he achieve results, he appeared positive and happy.  

For the last several years, I’ve enjoyed being involved with Leadership Louisville Center. One reason is the opportunity to connect with local thought leaders on the topic of leadership. At every event, I meet interesting people and uncover additional creative ways to look at leadership and development. I recently attended Leadership Louisville’s Thought Leadership Series featuring the University of Louisville’s newly appointed president, Dr. Neeli Bendapudi. I had never heard her speak, and I didn’t know what to expect. Much to my delight, I found her tone very engaging and her content extremely relevant to the leaders I coach. I’d like to pass along some of the insights she shared. According to Bendapudi, there are seven traits that all great leaders possess. As she stated, this isn’t an exhaustive list. However, in my opinion, it’s a pretty good one. I hope you enjoy reading her thoughts as much I enjoyed hearing her share them.