Recommended Summer Reads
Many individuals look for good books to read over the summer, and leaders often ask us about what we’d recommend among the multitude of resources available so they can increase their professional impact. Needless to say, we always have plenty of suggestions for them. We’d love to share some with you as well—but first, consider […]
Community Service—Core Value or Competitive Edge?
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi Perhaps there has always been a need for people to “find themselves”—that is, discover who they really are and what their purpose in life ought to be. Yet for those of us living in the second decade of […]
Managing Stress to Avoid Burnout
“There cannot be a stressful crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” Henry Kissinger Did you know that almost 70% of C-level leaders were considering leaving their jobs in 2022 in order to find a position that better supported their health? The Deloitte survey which included 2100 people from the U.S., U.K., Canada, and […]
Humility and Humor
Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you. Langston Hughes As summer sizzles its way across the Northern Hemisphere, many people who complained mere months ago about the cold weather would welcome the slightest amount of precipitation. Whether a simple spritz or sudden downpour, hot temperatures […]
Revolutionary Leadership
When a long term client requested we write another leadership book in 2018, the team at LEADon® felt complimented—but we had no plans to put “pen to paper” any time soon. We were in the midst of revamping our website while also completing the filming of over thirty online courses. Members of the team were […]
Luck and Leadership
Isn’t it interesting how certain achievements in life are often ascribed to luck? For instance, we hear things like, “He’s fortunate he received that great promotion” or “What an awesome bonus—she’s so lucky she got one.” This arbitrary luck-factor isn’t just reserved for professional accomplishments. People admire others for their great marriage, good kids, nice […]
Optimism’s Advantage
A quote attributed to Colin Powell provides insight into his numerous accomplishments: Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. While there are manifold attributes people would associate with a stellar soldier and public servant like General Powell, optimism might not make the list of character traits in many individuals’ minds. However, Powell’s positive outlook not only […]
Social Distancing: Shortcomings and Solutions
For the past few months, the LEADon® team has been fielding an oft-repeated question: “Is social distancing sustainable for our teams long term?” The simple answer is no, absolutely not. The rationale is equally as simplistic: as humans we are interpersonal creatures, and despite the greatest technology, people need contact and interaction with others in […]