Speaking of Leadership^® Blog

Reading Time: 3 minutes We are already halfway through the second month of the year and many of us are still filled with renewed motivation and inspiration. We make New Year’s resolutions with the intention of making positive changes in our lives to help us become better people, and in turn, better leaders. But

Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to leadership, it has been said that resilience—the ability to cope with and bounce back from situations that don’t go as planned—is one of the most vital qualities to have.  As a leader, you understand that there is only so much planning and organization you can do

Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you have a vision of what your life will look like in 5 years? What about what your business or organization will look like? If you close your eyes and picture what you will be doing in the year 2027, what is it? Chances are, it looks a lot

Reading Time: 4 minutes And just like that, the 2022 season has come to an end.  Looking back at the last year, I can see how 2022 was filled with many opportunities, milestones, achievements, and lessons learned.  I am a firm believer that a vital part of turning lessons into opportunities for growth is

Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine you’ve just accepted a job with a new organization. As a first-time leader, you have your work cut out for you. You’re ready to take all you’ve learned and get started proving you’re worthy of promotions or having been hired in the first place.  Those are common feelings for

Reading Time: 3 minutes Developing future leaders is the most crucial element in organizational success. All development efforts must fulfill an organizational need, whether they are a minor component of a more comprehensive talent strategy or an exceptional program for chosen individuals.

Reading Time: 4 minutes ‘Tis the season to reflect and plan for 2023. This time of year has two reasons to celebrate, reflect or do what works best for you. Thanksgiving and the Christmas Holidays. Let’s start with Thanksgiving. 

Reading Time: 4 minutes What is talent optimization and how can you ensure you are optimizing the talent within your organization, and, most importantly, how can you ensure that you keep that talent?  It is vital to know how to identify, develop, and keep the best talent in your organization. Therefore, I have put

Reading Time: 2 minutes Why are peer relationships so critical in the workplace from a managerial perspective?  Trust.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Onboarding is a process through which a company integrates new employees into the organization. But why is onboarding so crucial?