Sometimes it’s hard to see something, even when you’re looking right at it. That’s partly because of the way our brains work, according to psychology[...]
To lead others, you need a compelling vision. But lofty words are not enough. A vision statement must draw a crystal-clear picture of the future that guides[...]
Leadership is more than influence. It certainly includes influence, but it is more. I believe it includes at least five characteristics. I call these the five[...]
He stood awkwardly in the front of the room. I remember him shifting on the balls of his feet as he read a script from behind the podium. We were called into[...]
Company culture can make or break a business and those who are a part of it. According to a study by Deloitte, half of workers agree that culture has the[...]
Comedians refer to an audience that hasn’t heard any jokes yet as a “cold room.” It is thus the job of the comics who go first or second in the night to[...]
One of your primary roles as a leader is to inspire your people. This won’t happen by accident. You must be intentional. Here are four ways you can keep[...]
Beyond his cultural and technological contributions, the legacy of Steve Jobs offers up five leadership lessons. In this guest post, Tor Constantino[...]
Why do leaders exist? This is perhaps one of the most simple yet profound questions we can ask about leadership. Oddly, I am not sure I have ever heard anyone[...]
Yet, they wanted us to trust them and invest in their future as though it had already happened. ... At the end of the day, you can’t build a reputation on[...]
At Thomas Nelson, our core ideology is comprised of four key elements. These are distinguishable but inseparable. It’s a little bit like talking about an[...]
We’ve all experienced it: the large bureaucracy where where the employees seem to be just punching the clock. However, this happens in the private sector as[...]
As leaders, you and I are called upon to make hundreds if not thousands of decisions over the course of a year. A few are monumental. Some are consequential.[...]
This recession has been a tough ride for most organizations. Many leaders I have met with in the last few months have grown weary of trying to keep things[...]
The one thing that will keep you from settling is courage. This is the only thing that gives life to the dream once the initial magic wears off. In my[...]