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
Forgiveness in Leadership: The Graceful Path to Team Excellence
In the dynamic landscape of leadership within large companies, the choices we make at crossroads define our impact. Leaders face the dilemma of holding grudges or leading with hospitality when confronted with team challenges. Opting for grace, forgiveness, and the high road not only mends relationships but also magnetically attracts positivity, making team members feel
Grace in Action: A Blueprint for Leaders in Large Companies
In the realm of leadership within large companies, the profound impact of grace and generous explanations takes center stage. Drawing inspiration from a timeless story, the key to sustaining relationships and fostering a thriving work environment lies in embracing grace in action. Picture a couple married for over fifty years, weathering each other's faults and hang-ups.
The Leadership Trifecta: Grace, Impact, and the True Currency of Success
In the intricate race to make a lasting impact, the true leaders in large companies understand that grace emerges as the ultimate frontrunner. While power and money play their roles, grace takes the first-place podium, embodying qualities such as kindness, elegance, and compassion that define a leader worthy of followership. Unlike power, which often confines its
Nurturing Exceptional Workplace Culture Through the Power of Graceful Leadership
In the dynamic realm of large corporations, fostering an extraordinary workplace culture hinges on the strategic implementation of grace and graceful leadership. The transformative impact of extending grace, asking for and receiving it, and embodying gracefulness resonates deeply, making every team member feel genuinely important. When grace becomes a cornerstone of leadership, it transcends expectations and
Are grudges hurting your team?
As leaders, we’re often at a crossroads, with an important choice to make. You can hold a grudge, skip the meeting, become nonresponsive, noncommunicative, and freeze out the people who have upset you. Or, you can lead with hospitality. You can forgive, be the bigger person, take the high road, and work on mending the
How do you react to your teams’ mistakes?
I heard a story in church years ago about a couple who had been married for over fifty years. When asked how in the world they stayed together despite each other’s faults, habits, and hang-ups, their response was amazing. It illustrates grace in action, and I’ll share their response here. The husband responded to the question
Do the Best Leaders Have the Most Power, Money, or Grace?
Power usually benefits, first and foremost, those who have it. Sure, their span of influence may be great big, and wide, but their true, positive impact is usually limited to a select few who they deem worthy of receiving it. And that impact usually comes at a cost, as leaders obsessed with power (specifically their own
Do You Expect Perfection from Your Team? How You Could Be Hurting Your Results.
Practicing grace, especially when people don’t expect it or, when they may not deserve it, absolutely will make them feel important. It’s extraordinary and special. The word “special” by definition, sparks good feelings and sentiments. These include positive words such as remarkable, exceptional, significant, and not the least of which, important. When we’re graceful with our