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Jan 19

How Will You Act in 2024?

What’s grounding you as you move into 2024? As a leader in life (home and work), what behaviors are going to positively support your key deliverables this year? Solid leaders are very deliberate. They plan for contingencies. But here, I’m not talking about business planning for the year. I’m talking... read more →
Dec 12

Mindset: Captive or Free?

Holiday Magic I love the holidays. And I got to do one of my favorite things last week – walk down Michigan Ave. in my new hometown of Chicago during a snowstorm. I’ve done it before, and it puts me in great spirits. I love the feeling when the glass... read more →
Nov 16

Own Your Performance Reviews

It’s that season again. And I’m not referring to the holidays! Performance reviews are here for many organizations. So, why is it so hard sometimes? It might be that: They take time, and I don’t have a lot of that. Top performers want feedback, and all I can think of... read more →
Oct 15

Why a Culture of Communication Starts at the Top

“We need to improve communication.” It’s a refrain we hear constantly, from large to even small organizations.  But what does that really mean? Too often, the problem isn’t the message itself - it’s the lack of a clear framework for how communication should actually happen. Consider this example: a small... read more →
Sep 23
Aug 14

Leadership Ethics: Are There Natural Laws for How We Lead?

As leadership coaches, we often find ourselves sitting with questions that don’t have easy answers. One that continues to surface in our conversations is this: Are there natural laws - or even moral imperatives - that guide how we treat those we lead? It’s a question that feels especially relevant... read more →
Jun 25

Unveiling the Power of Mindset in a Talent Search

At Iridium Leadership, we’ve been thinking a lot about what really makes for a great hire. Skills and experience are essential. But more often than not, it’s a person’s mindset that determines their effectiveness on the job. Some talk about hiring for attitude. We prefer to think of it as mindset.... read more →
Jun 11

Does Character Matter?

In nearly every leadership workshop I facilitate, I begin with a values exercise. I hand out a list of 52 values - things like achievement, compassion, innovation, loyalty - and ask participants to narrow it down to the five that matter most to them right now. Without fail, integrity always shows up.... read more →
May 07

Discover Your Unique Learning Style

What is the Four Learning Styles Assessment? The Four Learning Styles Assessment is a powerful tool designed to help you understand how you prefer to absorb, process, and engage with information. Adapted from the work of Sharon Bowman, M.A., this assessment identifies your primary and secondary learning styles, providing insights... read more →
Apr 17

Make No Mistake, Employee Success is Business Success

No doubt, one of the most challenging aspects of leading a business is the people factor. Boss, peer, and employee relationships can be challenging sometimes, even for the most seasoned professional. This is definitely where seemingly “soft” is truly “hard.” I recall a very seasoned sales executive telling me, “I... read more →
Mar 20

How Well Do You Understand What Boosts and Drains Your Energy?

By Dewitt Dees There are certain interests and activities that ignite something deep within us – hobbies or creative pursuits that bring us joy and fulfillment. Yet, when life gets overwhelmingly busy, these interests often take a backseat, pushed aside by daily responsibilities and pressing demands. It’s easy to fall... read more →

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