Truly, impactful leaders know what they bring to the table that’s distinctive. And, according to Proverbs 19.8, often that’s expertise in the form of insight. Thus, impactful leaders have focused expertise. What’s Focused Expertise? What are you really good at? And, as a leader, what sets you apart from others? Basically, the answer is often […]
An important component of impactful leadership is the ability to get up after being knocked down. Because, as it turns out, impactful leaders are resilient. Resilience Defined It’s an understatement to say that a career will be marked by set-backs because that’s simply part of it. Fact is, challenges, especially early in life, are not […]
Impactful leaders learn from Proverbs 28.20 that slow-and-steady wins the race. Moreover, impactful leaders are patient regarding their own professional growth. Get Rich Quick! It should come as no surprise that the Proverbs take a dim view of get-rick-quick schemes. For example, Proverbs 28.20 contrasts get-rich-quick with dependable and trustworthy actions. Similarly, Proverbs 28.22 says […]
Disengaged leaders refuse to take action. In other words, they’re indecisive. Thus, disengaged leaders produce decay in an organization. Disengaged Leaders Why do some leaders disengage? Or, why do they become indecisive? Thus, what’s the root cause? First, for some, it’s a fear of making a mistake. Hence, the constant seeking for more data. As […]
Impactful leaders are goal focused. Moreover, they pursue goals with all they have. Thus, impactful leaders are energetic. Energetic Leadership What are some characteristics of an energetic leader? Most likely, you’ll think of descriptors such as hard working, committed, optimistic, motivated toward a goal, enthusiastic, and motivational. In short, I’m using the term energetic to […]