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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Dorian Gray from all outside appearances was the ideal vision of youth.  He lived a life of hedonism and excess, constantly seeking pleasure and indulging in his every whim. He remained young and beautiful and from all outside appearances, it looke...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Imposter Syndrome (IS) is a psychological pattern characterized by chronic self-doubt and a pervasive fear of being unmasked as a fraud, despite evidence of competence and success. Those experiencing Imposter Syndrome often attribute their accompli...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Global surveys show that the vast majority of leaders are struggling. Some surveys are as low as 75%, while others show that 91% of all leaders are failing. One reason they cannot escape their challenges is they have a gap; they are lacking in one...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! In a previous episode, we asked the question, "Would You Hire Yourself as a Leader?  How many of you who listened to that episode, took the challenge, and inventoried your skills and talents as a leader? Would you hire yourself to lead your or...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Legacy toxicity is a term increasingly prevalent in organizational discourse. It refers to the deeply ingrained negative elements within a workplace's culture and practices.  Not only is this the resulting legacy of poor leadership, but it can...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! There are a lot of Executive Coaches out there.  Some say that the market is saturated, but they're wrong. The simple fact of the matter is that there are not enough extraordinary coaches in practice today.  To be an effective business coach,...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! The Golden Rule - the moral precept that asks us to treat others as we would like others to treat ourselves. A simple concept that seems to be all but a thing of the past. As a society, this is reflected in declining social graces. Fowl language is...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! To be honest, when it comes to AI, Isaac Asimov comes to mind with his book, I, Robot. With the three primary laws of robotics, along with the movie starring Will Smith, AI seemed to be far-flung and futuristic.  Never had there been a consideratio...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! While the traditional characteristics of physical strength and dominance may still hold some relevance, many companies are now focusing on a more nuanced understanding of leadership. The modern definition of an "Alpha" leader encompasses...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Approximately 70% of all senior executives are considered Alphas, making them an integral part of modern corporations. The term "alpha" derives from the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), symbolizing dominance in a given field. At...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! A prevalent statement you often come across is, "HR serves the company, not the employees." This statement holds true! However, it does not imply that HR is inherently untrustworthy or that you should anticipate them to be confrontational...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Mistakes are an inherent part of life, and they have the power to shape us positively if we choose to perceive them that way. Instead of fearing or avoiding mistakes, we should embrace them as valuable lessons in our journey of personal and profess...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Executive Presence (EP) is a fairly recent term that outlines the perceived qualities of what a senior manager or C-Suite executive must have. Up-and-coming leaders have long been told that to be considered for these roles, they must demonstrate “E...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Globally, leadership challenges today are an existential one. When faced with crises, we humans tend to default to our muscle memory, that is, do it because that is how we have always done it. But how we have led in the past will not take us where...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! There are two fundamental motivators in life – fears (kinds of abandonment) and aspirations (desires).  Our fears encourage us to operate by strategies and tactics of avoidance that diminish who we are, our talents, options, and possible opportunit...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Maikel and I believe that the true measure of a great leader lies in how they utilize their position, power, and authority. In today's world, there are undoubtedly remarkable individuals in leadership roles whom we highly regard, admire, and a...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Earlier this year we published and episode regarding STEM skills and leadership. We had several requests to follow up on this topic. Fortunately, our good friend, Paul Faronbi, is both an expert on STEM skills, as well as an Executive Coach.   Paul...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! As executive coaches, we see a troubling lack of emphasis on leadership development in the business world. This neglect occurs both on an individual and company level, despite the clear importance of preparing individuals for leadership roles.  Con...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Have you ever experienced the physical sensation of being punched in the nose? It's a painful experience that leaves you struggling to breathe and unable to concentrate. No matter how much you try, you can never fully recover or go back to how...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Transparency as a leader requires displaying honesty and straightforwardness. An integral aspect of transparency is openly acknowledging and owning up to mistakes. It is not uncommon for leaders to hesitate in admitting their mistakes, fearing that...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! If someone were to ask you, "Are you still swimming near the shore?" your initial response would likely be, "Absolutely!" Venturing into deep water away from the shore can pose risks and, for some individuals, provoke a sense of...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! In part two of our last episode regarding your daily warm-up, we talk about the importance of habit stacking. Are you taking the time to plan out your day with value-added activities? This is as critical as your daily warm-up routine and is not som...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! The purpose of warming up before physical activity is to prepare mentally and physically for your chosen activity. Warming up increases your heart rate and therefore your blood flow. This enables more oxygen to reach your muscles and decreases the...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! When we first published this in February 2023, it quickly became the most listened-to episode globally that we have done, before or since. Despite this, organizations are not prioritizing leadership development and training, and the situation is wo...

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! What’s most challenging about leading organizations today? And do these leadership challenges differ around the world? The fact is that regardless of location, leadership challenges are more similar than different. In a study conducted by the Cente...