I recently came across a meme that stated, “Leadership is always about helping and inspiring others.” While that sentiment may sound appealing, I respectfully disagree. The reality is that there are numerous…
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Attributes of a Great Leader: C.R.A.V.E.
Attributes of a Great Leader A good leader is defined by many things. You could be considered a great leader if you have integrity, courage, self-awareness, empathy, respect, and gratitude. You should…
Embracing Liminal Leaders (Middle Leaders)
Traditionally leadership involves influencing and inspiring others to work towards a common goal. By definition, a leader is someone who has followers or individuals who willingly choose to be influenced by their…
Unleashing the Power of Strategic Leadership
If ideal outcomes are the goal, consulting or hiring someone with a strategic leadership education can greatly benefit you and your organization. Let us begin with the idea that strategic leadership goes…
The Thought Leadership of Socrates
For several reasons, history holds significant importance in studying leadership and effective leadership strategies. For example, history provides valuable lessons from the experiences of leaders who have come before us. It also…
10 Reasons Your Organization Needs Someone Leadership-Educated on Staff
Organizations face numerous challenges and uncertainties these days. To thrive in this rapidly evolving and dynamic environment, having either a Leadership Professional or Leaderologist on staff is crucial. These individuals possess at least one or two…
The Science Driving Effective Leadership
When we think of leadership, it’s easy to picture charismatic individuals naturally leading with confidence and making impactful decisions. And it’s nice to believe that mimicking a few traits and characteristics or…
Leadership Competencies and Organizational Performance
Effective leadership integrates and applies knowledge, capabilities, and expertise. Often, organizations employ leadership competencies and associated models to define the skills and behaviors effective leaders exhibit to influence positive organizational results. As…
Why are educational institutions not identifying leadership as its own area of study?
As a lifelong student of leadership, I’ve always struggled to get people to understand what a degree in organizational leadership is. I usually tell people that it’s a mix of psychology, sociology,…
Harnessing the Power of Resilience for Success
In recent years, resilience has emerged as a crucial trait for leaders, and it will become even more vital in the future. While I am a proponent of strategic and transformational leadership…