Stop babysitting: how to build a self-sufficient team

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Many leadership training programs miss this critical shift: teaching leaders how to stop over-functioning and build self-sufficient teams. This article outlines three practical strategies to improve accountability, increase team performance, and reduce leadership burnout. A must-read for organizations serious about effective leadership development.

Red flags of insecure leaders (and what to do instead)

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Insecure leadership stalls progress, erodes trust, and drives top talent away. From micromanagement to blame-shifting, these red flags show up in even the most seasoned leaders. Discover how leadership coaching helps organizations replace insecurity with confident, high-impact leadership that strengthens teams and fuels long-term growth.

Five things leaders can implement right now at the beginning of the year

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Start your year strong with five impactful leadership strategies to inspire your team, foster trust, and drive success. From setting clear intentions to tackling blind spots, these practical steps will help you lead with purpose, build stronger connections, and create lasting results. Transform your leadership and energize your team today.

Letting go could be your greatest leadership strength

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Do you find it hard to let go of control as a leader? Embracing an outcome-agnostic approach can be one of your greatest strengths, empowering your team, boosting creativity, and fostering growth. Explore practical ways to build trust, reduce stress, and lead with flexibility in this article.

Stop spinning your wheels: track progress that actually sticks

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Wondering if your leadership development efforts are truly making an impact? Discover how setting clear progress markers can transform abstract goals into visible milestones, fueling motivation, accountability, and growth for you and your team. Learn practical strategies to measure and celebrate your progress, refine your approach, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What to look for in a Leadership Coach

If you’re looking for a coach, I don’t want you to go in blind. Whether you’re an individual or organization looking to hire an Executive Leadership Coach, here are some things to look for.

6 tips for succession planning (for leaders & HR)

succession planning leadership pipeline

Succession planning mitigates risk, optimizes resources, engages employees, and improves innovation and performance. Building your next generation of leaders is contingent upon retaining your employees. Getting them involved in a leadership pipeline early on will keep them engaged and challenged.

3 strategies to help you kick ass in 2024

If you’re reading this, you’re most likely highly ambitious and I want to give you a few strategies to help you start the year off right and make it a really engaging year.

5 Coaching Strategies of Top Bosses

5 coaching strategies of top bosses

Coaching is a severely underutilized leadership skill and many leaders overestimate the quality of their coaching capabilities because they rarely get feedback on their coaching skills. 

I’m a leader… how do I know what to do?

I get this question frequently from leaders at all levels and this isn’t surprising given that over 60% of leaders haven’t received any training. The answer is: you want to aim to be a highly effective leader and you need to know somewhere to start that will help you feel confident in your choices.

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