Leveraging Leadership
with Amy Burkett
Have you ever heard the phrase, “there are no lukewarm winners?” Anything worth doing in life is going to be an uphill habit which just means it’s going to take a lot of work. It takes tremendous ef...
Whether you think you can or not it's nearly impossible to avoid work conflict. Research shows 86 percent of employees experience it and 76 percent of workers said they try to avoid it whenever possi...
In the organization I lead we focus on the 4-E’s, excellence, efficiency, effectiveness and entrepreneurship. Today let’s dig into what it takes to be EXCELLENT. According to former Gallup researche...
Have you ever been around someone who is so sweet, you feel like you’re getting a cavity? They’re the person when your dog dies who says, “at least you got to enjoy him for five years.” Here’s anoth...
What’s it mean to be a courageous leader? For me it’s about doing the right thing for the organization in spite of my personal preferences.
When we choose to be leaders, we need to check our selfish...
I love sharing helpful leadership tips with you. Today's blog is inspired by one of my readers. This CEO reached out asking for some help. They’re grappling with challenges of workplace etiquette. ...
In sports and at the office these days we tend to hear all about the MVP’s. Most valuable players tend to get all the attention, but research shows MVP’s get there because they’re surrounded by great...
We growth minded people tend to read a lot. We like the power that comes from knowledge. When we read, it often tells us what to do. Today’s blog explores what NOT to do. It’s a bit of a twist. I l...
Company culture has been a topic I’ve often avoided discussing, because it’s really difficult to build. I don’t claim to be an expert in it. I’ve often described the culture in my organization as one...
How do you go from wanting to punch someone to loving them at work? The secret is understanding the four types of prickly people and learning the strategies of how to work with them. I’m sure you not...
As a leader, how effective are you at holding your direct reports accountable? Â
Data shows 82 percent of managers admit they have limited to no ability to hold others accountable. That’s a really c...
If you’re reading this chances are you’ve got dreams of doing something bigger and more significant. Maybe it’s personal or maybe it’s for an organization you lead or are part of. If you’re anything...
