The 5 Habits that Separate Great Leaders from the Rest

May 6, 2019

Humans are creatures of habit. In fact, about 45% of reported activities, according to studies, are based not on conscious decision-making processes, but by ingrained habits. In other words, about half of our actions are not even based on conscious decisions; they are based on habits that have become second nature. Think about this for a second – all the control you think you have over your life and leadership is largely an illusion. Much of the time, you are not thinking or deciding; you are falling back on behaviors based on habits, and those behaviors may or may not be conducive to what you are attempting to accomplish as a leader. That is why it is so critical to develop solid, grounded and effective leadership habits.

Do You Need A Helping Hand for Guiding Culture Change in Your Organization?

April 29, 2019

If you understand that your organization requires a change in its culture, but you are worried that you don’t have what it takes to make the necessary transformation happen, I get it. But you do not have to do it alone. You have supporters and champions within your organization, and there are surely people in your extended network who can support your efforts.

Your Organizational Culture Can Change… But It Won’t Happen Overnight

April 22, 2019

Transforming the culture of your organization may be one of the biggest challenges you will face as a leader, but it could also be the key to your legacy. It requires a genuine buy-in from every member of your team, and it takes a ton of patience from leaders like you.

10 Signs It’s Time for a Culture Change in Your Organization

April 15, 2019

Organizational culture is one of the most often overlooked aspects of success in today’s competitive business landscape. Organizations that focus on aligning culture with their respective values, objectives and missions are the ones that consistently perform in ways that exceed expectations. Organizations that fail to consider the importance of culture tend to get left behind. Here are the signs to look for.

Learning Grounded, Mindful Leadership with Leaders Edge

April 8, 2019

Mindfulness has transformed my life and brought me to a place where I am operating more authentically than ever before. I have also seen the ways mindfulness can turn competent, effective leaders into real rock stars within their respective organizations and industries. I know it can improve the way you live and lead, too, and I want to help you make it happen!

How Mindfulness Helps Leaders Outside Their Organizations

April 1, 2019

Yes, mindfulness is a practice that can definitely improve your professional fortunes as a leader. But it is much bigger and more powerful than that. When you see mindfulness as little more than just a “brain hack” to give you a leadership edge, you’re not looking at it properly — and you are unlikely to experience any of its benefits. For leaders who want to get the most out of mindfulness, I think it’s important to look at how it impacts every aspect of life — not just what happens in the office between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

What Can You Learn from These 7 Mindful Leaders?

March 25, 2019

Today I want to talk about mindfulness in the real world. You see, mindfulness is not an abstract concept or a lofty ideal to try to live up to; it is something real, and successful leaders have integrated into their daily lives and their respective organizations. The results of their efforts have strengthened their leadership abilities in significant ways.

3 Mindfulness Mistakes — And How Leaders Can Avoid Them

March 18, 2019

In last week’s blog post, I described how mindfulness can help leaders perform more effectively. It can help leaders like you reduce stress, remain open to new ideas and concepts, stay present and improve overall health. I can tell you that from personal experience, mindfulness has been an absolute game changer for me and my ability to perform. And I have seen how the cultivation of a mindfulness practice has helped countless leaders from various industries gain an edge in their respective roles

Why Is Mindfulness Essential for Leadership?

March 11, 2019

As a leader, you have to be discerning with a healthy sense of skepticism. You cannot afford to jump on the latest trendy bandwagon when it comes to your leadership. You have to be strong, steady and dependable, relying on widely acknowledged best practices and time-honored methods. Mindfulness may seem like the latest trendy technique for leaders, so it’s easy to understand why you might be wary of learning more about it. While it’s true that mindfulness may appear trendy these days, it is important to recognize that it is actually a practice that goes back thousands of years. Its presence on magazine covers and newspaper articles may be a flash-in-the-pan development, but mindfulness has been helping people live fuller, more productive and more authentic lives for nearly as long as humans have inhabited the planet. And it will continue to be a practice that helps leaders and others long after it has ceased to be a business buzzword. Yes, mindfulness can help leaders lead more effectively, but I see it as more than just a technique for improving leadership. I see it as an absolute necessity for effective leadership.