Overwhelm is Just a FeelingOver
Recently, I was giving a keynote address at a conference talking about the topic of overwhelm. This is one of our favorite discussion points with our audiences because it tends to stir up a bit of controversy–-and the fact that emotion arises when it comes up means we are getting to the good stuff.
Retention Series Part 3: Why are People Leaving?
Our final part of the three-part retention series examines the root cause of employee departures.
Retention: do you know what it takes?
The topic of employee retention in a tight labor market has perhaps never been more important than it has been over the past two years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic shook up the global economy with every kind of disruption it could muster, the long term impact on the labor market in the United States has […]
The Best Leaders Tell Themselves the Best Stories
For the 50th episode of our Drama Free Living podcast, we returned to a topic we frequently cover when it comes to all things leadership. And that is the topic of the power of the stories we tell ourselves. When we last wrote on the subject on the blog, we talked about it from the […]
Mastering the art of Delegation
Recently on the Drama Free Living podcast, our COO and Executive Coach Nancy Benavides joined us to discuss her years of experience mastering the art of delegation. Nancy’s career has spanned North America, including a stint as operations liaison for McDonald’s of Colombia–the country, that is. After her “corporate” career, Nancy shifted gears into what […]
Four Ways to Control the Need to Be Liked
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 own weaknesses that make you […]
Four Tactics for Setting Attainable Goals this Year
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, you know we advocate against strict resolutions at the turn of […]
Becoming a positive self-storyteller
spine? Immediately, your mind likely raced to comprehend the meaning of the look.
The currency of ambition
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 your drive and actions in a positive way. When it is bad, it can lead to selfish decisions, greed, and your own frustrations with your team for not moving at your elevated pace.
5 Steps to Build Trust
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 never gets things done or can’t show up on time. People don’t […]
Failure Isn’t An Option
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 commit to the idea that they can win or […]
The Power in Asking
When someone brings you a problem and asks what to do, what’s your typical response? Don’t overthink it. Do you discuss the issue with them? Ask them more questions about their problem and try to get them to a resolution? That’s very noble and no doubt motivated by a good heart, but what if you […]