Do You Have What it Takes to be a Mature Leader?
Assertiveness and empowerment can cause real problems when overused or applied out of context. They become maladaptive responses — just like anything taken to its extreme. Does this influence the...
View ArticleMotivating Employees When All Else Fails
A serenity-prayer-inspired saying goes, “Grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the person I can, and the wisdom to know it’s me.” When attempts at...
View ArticleHope in the Workplace
Hope is important in life — and the workplace is a large part of most people’s lives. We spend more time with our coworkers each day than we do with our families. As a leader, you need to understand...
View ArticleFocus on the Journey, Not the Destination
I am a monthly contributor to MoneyInc.com and in October, I wrote about my early leadership journey. The article, titled, “Beam Me Up Scotty,” talks about me being too focused on my own career —...
View ArticleServant Leadership and Command Decisions
I recently spoke at California State University San Marcos to a group of MBA students. I always enjoy my time with students. I learn so much from the questions they ask and the discussions we have...
View ArticleInside the Soul of a Servant Leader
It was a gorgeous day in downtown New Orleans. The streets of the French Quarter were very busy readying for the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. I was walking with my client to a nearby restaurant for a...
View ArticleStrengthen Your Servant Leadership Mindset
No doubt about it: we have a “me first” culture. My progress. My success. My actualization. In this environment, servant leadership can be challenging. When you’re surrounded by messages telling you to...
View ArticlePreview Thursday – The Art of Servant Leadership II
Taken from the Introduction of The Art of Servant Leadership II by Art Barter In The Art of Servant Leadership II, we offer a case study in transforming a company into a servant-led organization. It...
View ArticleThe Art of Servant Leadership
By integrating the servant-led paradigm into their inner lives and professional thinking, today’s leaders can revolutionize heartless corporate strategies that reward the few at the expense of the...
View ArticlePut Servant Leadership into Practice
I can’t count how many times I’ve heard business leaders, community leaders, experts, etc., talk on and on about servant leadership. It’s fascinating that we all talk about how much we value servant...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Learned Since Leaving Popeyes
Do women lead differently than men? During this webinar, Cheryl shares the insights she has gained since stepping down as CEO of Popeyes. She takes a deep look into the current status of business in...
View ArticleWhat Approach Do You Use?
All leaders have the same goal—change things for the better. However, they utilize different approaches to bring about change. I believe there are four basic approaches leaders use to influence and...
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