Overview: In addition to internal factors such as motivation, maturity, and leadership abilities, external factors also shape leadership skills. External factors that impact leadership are the work environment, the organizational culture, the available resources, and the employees. External Factors That...
Overview: Leading overwhelmed teams through crises is a true test of leadership. Intelligent leaders strive to shine when their teams need leadership the most. By setting positive examples, leading from the front, communicating clearly, and encouraging collaboration, leaders can tide...
Overview: Crisis leadership requires agility, decisiveness, and effective decision-making with incomplete information. To continue motivating and inspiring employees in a crisis, leaders must be confident, honest, decisive, and strong. They must resist the temptation to turn authoritarian. Leadership coaching helps...
Overview: Family or small-community leadership is, in many ways, similar to intelligent corporate leadership. Like corporate leaders, family leaders set values and visions, facilitate inclusive decision-making, and sacrifice themselves on the altar of a higher cause. Positively impacting the lives...
Overview: The grind of everyday leadership can narrow our perspectives, cause tunnel-vision, and saddle us with hopelessness as a consequence of repeated failures. Leadership coaching can help depressed leaders gain fresh perspectives and adopt behaviors that foster hope and motivation....