The Power of Championing Others
Champions are extraordinary. They're not just the best or the winners; they're the ones who have earned respect through their talent and skill. But champions rarely achieve greatness alone. Behind every champion, there's a network of coaches, mentors, leaders, and supporters who encourage and uplift them along the way. According to Merriam-Webster, a champion is not
Leading with Influence: Empowering Conversations and Collaboration
Avoid the “I Think” Trap. One of the most overused phrases in the corporate world, and perhaps in daily life, is “I think…” Partners, leaders, colleagues, and even clients use it endlessly throughout the day. But starting a sentence with “I think” assumes that the person on the other end cares about our opinions and sees us
Elevate Your Team by Making Them Feel Important
In the journey of leadership, making people feel important stands as the final piece of the three-part puzzle of leading with hospitality. The first two pieces—making people feel welcome and comfortable—are crucial. They pave the way for maximizing productivity, enhancing team culture, and driving business results. Without these foundational components, the final piece is challenging to
Unlocking Fulfillment: Discover Your Purpose and Inspire Your Team
Understanding and embracing the purpose of an organization is crucial for rallying teams to achieve greatness together. It may sound straightforward, but often this critical aspect is overlooked, leading to disengaged teams and missed opportunities for meaningful work. When teams fully comprehend the purpose behind their organization's existence and buy into it, they come together with
The Power of Significance in Leadership
Significance — a word often overlooked yet filled with transformative power in leadership. It means the quality of being important, and for leaders, it's borderline magical. When people on our teams feel significant, they become capable of more, regaining lost confidence and leaning into their full potential. Leadership is about bringing out the best in others.
Creating an Environment of Significance: Three Ways to Empower Your Team
Mark Sanborn once said, "The first job of a leader is to prove significance. Because unless or until people feel significant, they won’t even come close to making significant contributions." When team members understand and believe in the purpose of their organization, they feel valued, significant, and motivated to contribute meaningfully. However, creating an environment where
The Power of Kindness: Three Ways to Make a Difference
The Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX) uncovered some compelling insights in their recent study: Teams that operate in a respectful environment: - Have 26% more energy. - Are 30% more likely to feel motivated and eager to learn new skills and embrace new ideas. - Report 36% more job satisfaction and are 44%
The Power of Community: Strength in Unity
Communities, though diverse in nature, share common threads that weave them together into a cohesive force: - They comprise individuals, yet collectively, they wield a significant impact. - They breathe life and significance into seemingly mundane situations. - Their focus extends beyond self-interest, serving a greater good and higher purpose. - They provide a sense of belonging, grounding us
The Power of Context
Ever left a conversation feeling more bewildered than enlightened? It happens. Sometimes, the root cause lies in the lack of understanding of where the other person is coming from. We're left puzzled, grappling with the why behind their views or actions. But why stay in the dark? Why not illuminate the path with context? Offer the backstory,
Cultivating Team Harmony: Five Strategies for a Welcome Workplace
In the ever-evolving landscape of the American workplace, where over half of employees are actively exploring new opportunities, the cost of turnover looms at a staggering $15,000 per employee, according to Work Institute's 2019 Retention Report. Embarking on a leadership journey is only half the challenge; the true test lies in inspiring action and productivity within
