Turning Points: Leadership Lessons from Unexpected Sources  Leadership – and the desire to lead – can often come from unexpected places. The events we experience and the people we encounter can challenge our worldview or inspire us to make transformative changes in the world. Some people plan and expect to lead. Others are surprised to find themselves positioned to do so.  In those latter cases, it’s often a turning point driven by an unlikely set of circumstances. The world is a far better place because of all the people who didn’t let challenges stop them. ...

From Aspiring to Inspiring: Navigating Leadership Trajectories Leadership is more than a destination or goal; it’s a journey. And one that almost always includes growth and hardship along the way. When you need inspiration, look to the stories of leaders with humble beginnings who rose to positions of significant influence.   Offhand, I can think of so many people who have inspired me. Today, I want to discuss Indra Nooyi, Satya Nadella, and John Thompson. Each has a unique and remarkable path that shaped their leadership styles, and their stories offer valuable lessons to anyone who ...

The Transformational Power of Vacation When you live and work in a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world, it might seem necessary to put professional obligations ahead of personal ones. A vacation where you step away from it all and unplug can feel like a want more than a need. But immersing in periods of rest and relaxation is more than a need. It can be downright transformational.  Since we’ve been talking all month about transformational leadership – and since it is sum-sum-summertime – I thought we should cover this essential item. Vacations are ...

The Role of Coaching in Transformational Leadership Recently, we have talked quite a bit about transformational leadership as a way to keep up with a complex and volatile business environment. Instead of trying to maintain the status quo, transformational leaders are the visionaries, motivating their teams and inspiring innovation.  Many of you have asked about what it takes – and what steps to take – to become a transformational leader. You can learn more here. Or you might want to get there faster by working with a coach.  Core Competencies  Whether you’re working independently or ...

Becoming a Transformational Leader Throughout the month, we have made the case for transformational leadership in this ever-changing world. That naturally begs the question: What is a transformational leader, and how do I become one? Below, we explore the essential elements of the Transformational Leadership Framework as we dig deeper into what it takes to lead in the modern world. This model offers a holistic approach to developing the skills that will help you usher in a new era for your team. It’s as simple as Being, Seeing, Saying, and Doing! Be: Cultivate Authenticity Through ...

Navigating Change: The Need for Transformational Leadership Is the transactional leadership model working? The modern-day business landscape isn’t what it used to be. With technology at the forefront, we're capable of things we never dreamed possible as children. And with the unprecedented impact of global disruptions, it truly is a brave new world.  But is it a world where we can lean on what we used to do? How we did things in the past, in my opinion, might be a thing of the past unless you want your business to go the way of ...