Why Influence is Still Crucial to Being a Successful Leader

August 8, 2022

A leader’s influence is based on their own self-awareness, and their ability to empower others. Effective communication and influence go hand in hand. It's up to you to motivate your team, and the best approach is to communicate clearly and empower them to have their own voice.

What Progress Have You Made with Your Leadership Priorities for 2022?

July 11, 2022

An organization is only as successful as its leaders no matter what age we live in. The top-down effect hasn’t changed. Leaders who are self-aware, forward-thinking, inclusive, and work hard at developing and modeling soft and hard skills, will make a huge positive impact across an organization.

Managing Toxicity in the Workplace

March 21, 2022

Toxic behavior in the workplace is extremely disruptive. It can eat away at all the positive attributes of your team and company culture, and can destroy teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and trust. As a leader, it is important you get to the root cause by using a diplomatic, yet firm approach when dealing head-on with the person or individuals involved.

Sapient Leadership; Future-Proofing Your Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

February 28, 2022

The lingering effects of the pandemic will be with us in the workplace for the foreseeable future. All organizations need to help their leaders develop the skills and competencies that will enable them to lead and navigate through change in a more impactful way. Are you working to build your bench strength and future-proof your business? If not, it’s time to start now.

Boundary Setting is Critical to Your Success — Get Comfortable Saying No!

February 13, 2022

Leaders are tasked with competing priorities, responsible for balancing the needs of the organization, their team needs, as well as their own. While you can work on the many hard and soft skills of leadership, one item that is often overlooked is boundary-setting. As in any relationship, when you work with people, you need to establish healthy boundaries; ones that work for you and demonstrate servant leadership.‍

Your Success as a Leader Will Be Determined by the Depth of Your Relationships

January 31, 2022

The soft skills are what make the difference between exceptional and average leaders. Soft skills are also some of the most challenging for leaders, but necessary in order to build authentic relationships that build trust. With them, your business will not succeed. How do your work relationships measure up?

What Are Your Priorities for the New Year Ahead?

January 10, 2022

Humanizing the workforce should be top-of-mind for leaders as we head into 2022. People have been re-evaluating their lives, what they do for a living, where they want to do it and who they work for. It is “emotional connectedness” that will drive improved engagement and productivity. How will you adjust your leadership while we experience the Great Resignation?

How Setting Daily Intentions Can Boost Your Performance

December 13, 2021

The practice of setting daily intentions is a must in order for leaders to be successful. It’s not enough to “think about” making a positive impact on those around you. It takes consistent practice to create a purposeful and intentional life. Those who take the time to hone their leadership mindset by setting intentions before the workday starts, have the best chance to experience amazing outcomes, not only for themselves, but for their teams, their families, and everyone in their sphere of influence.

How Not Delegating Can Hurt You as a Leader

November 1, 2021

The art of delegating doesn’t always come easy to leaders. The trick is to learn how to do it effectively, allowing your team to take on tasks and trusting them to deliver great results. Building trust and taking a collaborative approach will help everyone perform at their best while you focus on your people which is your most important asset.