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The Power of Team-Building Activities: Enhancing Collaboration & Morale

By Megan McGlothin | October 22, 2024

Team-building activities are essential for fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. They help break down barriers, improve communication and build trust among team members. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of team-building activities, supported by statistics, and provide practical ways for leaders to get involved. The Benefits of Team-Building Activities Improved Communication Socializing […]

Are Monsters Growing within Leadership Environments?

By Kittie Watson | October 11, 2024

“I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.” Winston Churchill   “As a leader, am I wise enough to admit I don’t know what I don’t know and fix it?” Many of you have read Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein. Readers often question who the “real” monster was in the book. […]

The Struggles of Middle Managers in Today’s Corporate World

By Megan McGlothin | September 26, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, middle managers often find themselves in challenging positions. They are the crucial link between senior leadership and frontline employees, yet their roles are frequently undervalued and misunderstood. Let’s delve into why middle managers are struggling and how this impacts organizational retention: The Middle Manager’s Dilemma Middle managers are […]

Navigate Leadership Polarities: Unlock the Power of Both/And Thinking

By Kittie Watson | September 11, 2024

Whether working in corporations, government agencies, nonprofits or a family business, managers are struggling. The struggle is often exacerbated when a child works in the shadow of a parent-owner. Employees notice when rising generation leaders strive to lead differently than their role model parents. And they may lose confidence and/or begin to privately question whether […]

10 Unexpected Things that Enhance Leadership Capabilities

By Megan McGlothin | August 23, 2024

When we think about enhancing leadership capabilities, we often focus on formal training programs, mentorships and experience. However, there are several unexpected factors that can significantly boost a leader’s effectiveness. Here are 10 surprising elements that can grow your leadership skills: 1. Embracing Failure While failure is often seen as a setback, it can be […]

Reading Guilty Pleasures Can Make You a More Inspiring Leader

By Becky Ripley | August 8, 2024

“I’ve always thought that a good book should be either the entry point inward, to learn about yourself, or a door outward, to open you up to new worlds.” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid As the dog days of summer wind down, you might try to squeeze in one last trip to the beach or indulge […]

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