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Your Attitude Determines Your Success
How’s Your Attitude? 🤔 Your attitude affects how you approach challenges, how others engage with you, and the success of your collective efforts. Here are 3 key takeaways: ✅ Stay positive, and your team will follow suit. ✅ Recognize how

Why Tackling Problems Alone Doesn’t Work
💡 Why Tackling Problems Alone Doesn’t Work 💡 As leaders, we often feel the pressure to solve problems solo. But here’s the truth: trying to do it all by yourself can lead to burnout, missed opportunities, and unnecessary stress. In

Stop Running from Conflict: It’s Hurting Your Team
Are You Managing Conflict Effectively? 🤔 Conflict is inevitable, but how we handle it can make or break a team. Reflecting on my own experiences, I’ve explored how managing conflict well can enhance team dynamics and decision-making, while poor management

Are You Leading or Just Holding a Title?
Are You Leading or Just Holding a Title? 🎯 In my experience in healthcare IT, I’ve seen how some leaders truly engage while others just hold a title. True leadership isn’t about a position. It’s about showing up, connecting, and

Blind Spots: Why Jumping to Conclusions Can Cost You
We all have blind spots, ironically named because we rarely recognize them. These hidden biases can impact various aspects of our lives, from our relationships with family and friends to our professional interactions and even our political views. Regardless of

Leadership Mindset: Are You a Double-Minded Leader?
Are You a Double-Minded Leader? 💡 In leadership, indecision is more than just hesitation. It can create confusion, hinder team morale, and block progress. Drawing on personal experiences and the concept of “double-mindedness” from the Bible, I dive into the

Keep Your Emotions in Check: How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence
🌟 Emotions in Check: Leading with Emotional Intelligence 🌟 As leaders, stress and frustration can sometimes dictate our responses, impacting our effectiveness and team dynamics. In my latest article, I explore how emotional intelligence has transformed my leadership approach. Here

It’s OK to End Early: Meetings That Respect Everyone’s Time
📅 It’s OK to End Early: Meetings That Respect Everyone’s Time 📅 Meetings often consume valuable time we could use to actually do our jobs. In my latest article, I discuss how effective meeting management can transform your productivity, especially

Communication: The Mistake You’re Making Without Even Realizing It
✨ Are You Talking More Than Listening? ✨ Communication isn’t just about sharing your thoughts. It’s about really listening. In my latest article, I dive into the mistake many of us make without even realizing it: talking more than we

Can You Lead Without a Team?
🔑 Can You Be a Leader Without a Team? 🔑 Leadership isn’t just about managing people it’s about influence. But can you still lead when you don’t have a formal team? In my latest article, I explore how true leadership

Why Your Team Isn’t Working Together and How to Fix It
🔑 Why Your Team Isn’t Working Together and How to Fix It 🔑 Every leader wants their team to collaborate, but few create the environment needed for true teamwork. If your team isn’t working together, it might be time to

Growing in Leadership: How Self Aware Are You?
🔍 How Self-Aware Are You as a Leader? 🔍 Self-awareness is a critical component of leadership growth, but it’s not always easy to develop. I’ve been there; thinking everything was fine until communication gaps and misunderstandings showed me otherwise. Reflecting