by Kate Dabbs | May 18, 2022 | Leadership
One of a leader’s biggest pitfalls is succumbing to the need to be liked. If you are so focused on approval from others, you will never be able to make decisions that are best for your team. There are two elements that affect this need to be liked: recognizing your...
by Kate Dabbs | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, Designing Your Personal Process, Goal Setting, Leadership
The weeks in January and early February are crucial for many industries when it comes to planning out the year. At Leadership Development Group, we are no different with our annual strategy planning session taking place next week. If you read our blog regularly,...
by Kate Dabbs | Nov 9, 2021 | Leadership, Communication, Podcast
Have you ever had an experience where your boss walked past your desk and gave you a look that sent shivers down your spine? Immediately, your mind likely raced to comprehend the meaning of the look. What did I do? Am I going to be fired? What did I...
by Kate Dabbs | Oct 25, 2021 | Leadership, Podcast
Recently on a coaching call, the topic of ambition came up because we were talking through common frustrations leaders tend to have. Ambition is one of those things, like money, that can be seen as good or bad depending on how you use it. When it is good, it feeds...
by creatif | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog, Connecting With People, Designing Your Personal Process, Leadership
Over the years, there’s one thing that I’m learning over and over about leadership- it’s a relational game. Leadership is proven by followership. Think about it. No one wants to follow someone that’s unorganized. Nobody is trying to become like the guy who...
by creatif | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog, Designing Your Personal Process, Igniting Your Passion, Leadership
The best leaders are those that realize failure isn’t an option. I’ve got your attention, don’t I? Here’s what I mean. The best leaders are the ones that don’t take themselves too seriously. They understand that life is a cycle of research and development. They...
