Leadership is more than a role; it’s a journey of influence, inspiration, and impact. Yet, the question remains—what truly makes a leader worth following? Is it their ability to articulate a vision, their empathy and connection, or their resilience in the face of challenges? As someone...
As leaders, we often feel the weight of the world resting on our shoulders. The temptation to hold onto tasks—to ensure everything is done “right”—is an ever-present challenge. But here’s the paradox: the more we try to do everything ourselves, the less effective we become. Delegation...
High performers realize that they are the most influential person in their life. Why? Because they have a running dialogue in their head 24/7. For that reason, let’s guard what we think about. In the words of the Apostle Paul, they take “every thought captive.” Research from...
In times of crisis, courageous leaders stand out by demonstrating empathy and resilience. They create a supportive environment where team members feel understood and valued. By doing so, they not only manage the immediate crisis, but also strengthen the team’s cohesion and morale for the...
CRANIUM POINT: Interaction, not micromanagement. Honor team input. Leverage other's experience. Gain loyalty by allowing a choice and a voice. Delegate. It can be a euphemism for bossing others around or shirking responsibility. It can also be a powerful tool for building trust and broadening...
CRANIUM POINT: Using emotions, not ignoring emotions. You can capitalize on emotional intelligence by putting to practical use the power of the emotional brain. Work, relationships, bills...
CRANIUM POINT: Challenge, not threat. Create a safe environment where a challenge is maximized and a threat is minimized - intentionally. We talk about this all of the time, but a threat is a threat. Your brain will respond to a poisonous snake in a similar way...
CRANIUM POINT: Novelty, not boring routine. Do the unexpected. Seek and reward innovation. Celebrate veering from conventional methods. Normally, our novelty posts are a little whacky to emphasize breaking from convention. PowerPoint presentations are a good place to depart from this as they are often so bad....
CRANIUM POINT: Multiple ways of learning, not a narrow view. Value the multiple intelligences all individuals bring to the team. The question is not “How smart are you?” but rather “How are you smart?” Howard Gardner and others have proven our gifts, talents, and abilities far...
CRANIUM POINT: Action, not overload. Purposefully balance work and life. Cheaper, better, and faster isn’t always best for the human brain. Balancing work and life is something we all strive for. We all know that it's not that easy to do. Everyone has made those pronouncements: I'll...
