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When you think about the success of an organization you often think about data – i.e., the number of enrollments, the effectiveness of initiatives, the amount of money earned/raised, or attendance. 

Strangely, when you think about the success of a leader, the quality indicators are a...

The primary work of effective leadership is people. Despite an impassioned focus on processes and products, it is people that are the secret to any success. Even in the age of technology and Artificial Intelligence, nothing happens without real-life human beings.

In order to lead effectively, you...

The state of the current workforce is presenting challenges that most leaders have never experienced. Honestly, the challenges that we are facing sometimes feel debilitating. Programs are closing their doors, businesses are changing their hours, supervisors are burning out and CEOs are...

CONFESSION: I had a personal (and professional) crisis for at least 6 years.

For much of my life, I always had at least one mentor who helped to develop and guide me. Interestingly, it began in elementary school. I just think God had a way of connecting me with people that would help me get...

To have a successful team and a growing organization, your team has to be moving.  In fact, you need every employee moving in one of three directions - moving forward, moving up, or moving on.

As we all consider the impact of post-pandemic mindsets, movement is necessary.  We no longer...

As leaders, we are often success-driven and goal-focused. How we measure that success varies, but there is almost always a number involved.  That number may come from assessment data, family outcomes, financial records, retention stats, or maybe even a performance indicator or two. No matter...