The Transformational Leader

While crucial, standing for someone is a concept that's rarely talked about in leaderships. In fact, it would be safe to assume not everyone knows what the whole idea is truly all about. To give you contrast and help you better understand what standing for someone really means, we'll also discuss what not standing for someone looks like. In addition, we'll also cover what the costs of standing for...

In traditional leadership, leaders create results that are safe and predictable. While it's all well and good, it's not groundbreaking and it's not what transformative leadership is all about. However, while transformative leadership can produce breakthroughs and unpredictable results, leadership of this nature will require breakdowns and will entail that you lead from that breakdown. So how do yo...

In today's episode, I'd be tackling something even the most brilliant of leaders have difficulty dealing with—acknowledging their role in the way way people under them are showing up. Understandably, if something is wrong with the team, it's always easier to deal with the people and issues involved rather than examining your role as a leader in creating that clearing. If you want to feel more empo...

As a leader, do you act condescending? Are you resentful? Do you feel disconnected? While the aforementioned are different responses, they are all manifestations of the same thing—leading with a closed heart. A closed heart manifests when people are scared, hurt, feel attacked, or are confronted. In today's modern era however, a closed heart can occur when the ego is threatened. So how exactly do...

In today's episode, we're going to tackle a word that's often associated with good leadership—integrity. Gandhi gave a very straightforward definition of the word. For him, it means "being in alignment with our thoughts, words, and actions." Which brings us to one key question: when it comes to leadership, is it necessary to be congruent all the time? The answer is surprisingly no. If you want to...

While your ability to be always right can take you far in the leadership ladder, it can also hinder your potential to create truly transformative leadership. Looking through the lens of just right and wrong will not only narrow things to a binary, it will also deprive you of the opportunity to see the infinite number of choices that are available to you. If you are committed to creating transforma...

In today's episode, I'll discuss quitting inside the context of developing leadership. In some instances, leaders will get to a point where they would want to quit. And contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly acceptable. Wanting to quit is a sign you are doing the work of leadership. In addition, I'll also tackle the 4 different ways people quit and how you can deal with each approach effectiv...

Those who have tried leading can attest that leadership is not all fame and recognition—it also comes with its own set of challenges. In today's show, I'll tackle one of the most glaring shortcomings of leaders and leadership models. I'll also discuss the different ways people can show up and how leaders should relate to them to generate the results they want. If you are committed to being a leade...

I first bonded with today's special guest over video games and eventually, I discovered there is more to him than just his gaming prowess. In today's episode, Kevin and I talked about brilliance—how people see it, how people can own it without being arrogant, and why it's important to acknowledge it, among other things. If you want to know how to make your brilliance work for you, this is one epis...

Many leaders want to make a difference in the lives of others. However, the impact is way more profound if it will also translate in the way we live our lives. To ensure we'll be able to cover all the bases, we'll discuss the distinction between leadership and management and explore our tendency to act as managers of our lives instead of the leaders we are supposed to be.

While people who train to elevate their leaderships need to be lauded and applauded, there is a downside to training they should look out for. Problems arise when leaders get too attached to the way they are trained because it narrows down their options dramatically. Find out how you can avoid this dilemma so you can take advantage of the million other options available at your disposal.

Nowadays, there's a whack-load of information on leadership that it's hard to accurately determine what the word truly means. In this episode, we'll tackle once and for all what leadership really is (and what it's not). Additionally, we'll also discuss the prevalent ways people are sabotaging their development as a leader.