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16 Inspiring Business Leaders Who Have Shaped the Future of Work
Explore the top business leaders shaping the workplace of tomorrow, including their business success and how they adapted to present-day changes and innovations.
17 Best Problem-Solving Techniques to Find the Right Solution (Every Time)
Discover the best problem-solving techniques for your team to unblock progress and achieve work goals. You’ll find new ways to solve old problems by using a surprising combination of methods.
What Is Succession Planning? 4 Steps to Create A Smart Leadership Succession Plan
What is succession planning, and why is it important? Discover how to create a smart succession plan in 4 simple steps and set your company up for future success.
What Is Situational Leadership? 4 Styles and Examples
What is situational leadership? Discover this powerful framework for adapting your leadership style while boosting employee engagement and performance.
24 Activities to Build Trust in the Workplace [+ Pro Tips]
Unify your team and watch productivity soar! Discover 24 activities to build trust in the workplace, like Office Olympics, “Someday” Lists, workshops and more.
10 Icebreakers for Making Your Meetings More Personable
Icebreakers for meetings help create a more positive and engaged work environment. Here are 10 ideas that you can try with your remote or in-office team.
16 Smart Professional Development Activities to Boost Your Resume
Discover 16 smart professional development activities to take charge of your career growth, upgrade your skills, gain new knowledge and advance within your field.
56 Smart Employee Satisfaction Survey Questions and Examples
Asking the right employee satisfaction survey questions improves employee engagement and retention rates. Here’s my list of 56 smart questions to use.
My 2024 Year in Review
In my 2024 year in review, I share a memoir about the man I am becoming, for better or worse: the highs and los, ups and downs, peaks and valleys.
The Better Leader Newsletter (Words of Wisdom Explained)
Discover more in-depth explanations to common questions about how wisdom is applied to leadership scenarios.
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: 5 Examples to Help You Foster a Mindset for Mastery
Explore the transformative power of hiring someone with a growth mindset vs. fixed mindset, and discover how resilience, learning and success come by embracing change.
70 Heartfelt Employee Appreciation Messages (That Show Employees You Care)
Employee recognition boosts team morale and elevates overall commitment. Discover 70 heartfelt employee appreciation messages to show you care for your team.
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Leadership
As the leader goes, so go the people. Leadership is about knowing what the right things are and doing them. These articles give you insight and strategies to do exactly that.
16 Inspiring Business Leaders Who Have Shaped the Future of Work
Explore the top business leaders shaping the workplace of tomorrow, including their business success and how they adapted to present-day changes and innovations.
What Is Succession Planning? 4 Steps to Create A Smart Leadership Succession Plan
What is succession planning, and why is it important? Discover how to create a smart succession plan in 4 simple steps and set your company up for future success.
What Is Situational Leadership? 4 Styles and Examples
What is situational leadership? Discover this powerful framework for adapting your leadership style while boosting employee engagement and performance.
16 Smart Professional Development Activities to Boost Your Resume
Discover 16 smart professional development activities to take charge of your career growth, upgrade your skills, gain new knowledge and advance within your field.
70 Heartfelt Employee Appreciation Messages (That Show Employees You Care)
Employee recognition boosts team morale and elevates overall commitment. Discover 70 heartfelt employee appreciation messages to show you care for your team.
8 Examples of Managing Up: Get Ahead by Getting Aligned (Today!)
Looking to unleash your career potential? Unlock success with these eight key “managing up” examples to build trust, align goals and impress your manager.
Communication
Communication is oxygen for your organization. Discover old principles and new tactics to help you grow in the way you communicate with others.
10 Icebreakers for Making Your Meetings More Personable
Icebreakers for meetings help create a more positive and engaged work environment. Here are 10 ideas that you can try with your remote or in-office team.
5 Communication Styles in the Workplace: Examples and Types
Discover 5 examples of communication styles in the workplace. Learn to identify them and how to improve your communication for stronger work relationships.
How to Communicate Effectively (In Any Situation)
Discover how to communicate effectively in any situation, guaranteed! Learn timeless principles to master the art of effective communication at work and beyond!
The Power of a Great 360 Review Template (And Why It Matters to You)
Discover the immense power of a great 360 review template and unlock the growth you’ve been looking for in yourself and your team. Bonus: access my 360 review template for FREE!
47 Employee Feedback Examples for Leaders in 2024
Cultivate a thriving, happy workplace as you discover powerful, real-world employee feedback examples that forward-thinking leaders use to motivate employees.
How to Write an Authentic and Thorough Self-Evaluation (+112 Examples)
Discover the art and science behind writing an authentic self-evaluation that reflects on past experiences and fuels future growth.
Mission
Discover the foundations of a great mission statement that inspires people and organizations to achieve big things.
How to Maximize the Impact of Your Mission Statement (7 Ideas)
Discover 7 ways you can maximize the impact your mission statement has in your organization. I promise these tips are all practical, effective and impactful!
How to Write a Mission Statement (and Make It Compelling)
Learn how to write a mission statement that motivates, drives growth and inspires. Bonus: a FREE template to help you write your compelling mission statement!
What Is a Mission Statement? 6 Successful Examples + Free Template
A mission statement is a short and simple description of an organization’s purpose. Learn the purpose of a mission statement and how to write one in 4 proven steps.
Free Mission Statement Template (2024 Update)
Ready to write a great mission statement that captures attention and inspires? Click now and get instant access to my FREE mission statement template today!
17 Mission Statement Examples From World-Class Organizations (2024 Ready)
Take a deep dive into 17 mission statement examples from world-class organizations like Apple, Google, Amazon, Nike, Starbucks, Facebook and many more.
Mission Statement vs. Vision Statement: What’s the Difference?
What is a mission statement vs. a vision statement? There is a difference, and if you want to push your organization forward, you should know what it is.
Newsletter
The Better Leader Newsletter explores how the ideas of clarity, simplicity and excellence intersect with the demands of leadership.
The Better Leader Newsletter (Words of Wisdom Explained)
Discover more in-depth explanations to common questions about how wisdom is applied to leadership scenarios.
The Better Leader Newsletter (Leading with Integrity)
Leadership thrives on integrity and crumbles with deceit. Do your actions match your words? Are you leading out of character or personality?
The Better Leader Newsletter (The Four Leadership Rhythms)
Discover the four leadership rhythms that characterize truly great leaders. Then ask yourself the question: are these rhythms part of my habits and routines?
The Better Leader Newsletter (The Will to Try Again)
When you find yourself in the crucible of life, what will you do? Will you run and hide, or will you find the inner strength to endure and fight forward?
The Better Leader Newsletter (Good Leaders vs. Bad Leaders)
Imagine a good leader vs. a bad leader. What distinguishes the good one from the bad one? What are the striking differences? What kind of picture do you see?
The Better Leader Newsletter (Your Personal Mission)
What drives you? What is your personal mission? When you look back on your experiences, which ones took you to the precipice of deep inner joy and satisfaction?
Personal Updates
Read my year in review articles and other pieces of content that talk about personal interests, such as golf, productivity, my family and other parts of my life.
My 2024 Year in Review
In my 2024 year in review, I share a memoir about the man I am becoming, for better or worse: the highs and los, ups and downs, peaks and valleys.
Words of Wisdom for My Sons
Words of wisdom for my two sons, Miles and Jude. I hope my words and advice serve you well on your journey to live life to the fullest extent possible!
My 2023 Year in Review
In my 2023 year in review, I recount the peculiar tale of two halves. The first half was dark and moody; the second half was light and hopeful.
My 2022 Year in Review
2022 was the most difficult year of my life. I was pruned and refined in exceedingly painful ways, but I end the year more hopeful and purposed than ever.
My 2021 Year in Review
In my 2021 year in review, I transitioned my role at work, onboarded new acquisitions, completed a year-long discipleship intensive, learned patience and more!
How to Get Better at Golf (Works for Anyone)
Become a student of the game and discover how to get better at golf from someone who went from a 6 handicap to +3.5 in 4 years. Spoiler: it’ll work for you too!