Tag: Leadership

Leadership Competencies and Capacities (Part 2)

Leadership Competencies and Capacities (Part 2)

Levels of Development Humans develop through very specific stages over the course of their lives, and along the way they can become…
Leadership Competencies and Capacities (Part 1)

Leadership Competencies and Capacities (Part 1)

“Are leaders born?” This is an interesting question that I am often asked in the leadership development programs we run at 5.12…
5 Ways for Every Leader to be a Coach

5 Ways for Every Leader to be a Coach

The best leaders spend up to 20% of their time coaching their direct reports. It’s a responsibility that leaders all too often…
A Common Leader Mistake: Part 6

A Common Leader Mistake: Part 6

Another  common and costly leader mistake that can result in a loss of  credibility and trust. MISTAKE: Drawing clear lines in the…
A Common Leader Mistake: Part 2

A Common Leader Mistake: Part 2

Another  common and costly leader mistake that can result in a loss of credibility and trust… MISTAKE: Leading by email (or by…
A Common Leader Mistake: Part 1

A Common Leader Mistake: Part 1

A common and costly leader mistake that can result in a loss of credibility and trust… MISTAKE: Getting caught up in the…
Would You Work for You? Part 2

Would You Work for You? Part 2

There are two common and costly mistakes leaders make that can result in a loss of credibility and trust. MISTAKE 1: Getting…
Vision isn’t about numbers

Vision isn’t about numbers

“When leaders talk about their visions of the future, it’s not about the numbers, about revenue earned, growth rate, or returns to…
Do you lead by email? Get off your butt!

Do you lead by email? Get off your butt!

Twitter, facebook, instant messaging, webex, email, yada, yada, yada. What’s next? Who knows? But really, who cares anyways? These are all tools…
Le Tour de France: Team rivalry or teamwork?

Le Tour de France: Team rivalry or teamwork?

Professional cycling is a fascinating sport. I really don’t know much about it, but for the past 8 years I have found…