Leveraging Leadership

with Amy Burkett

The Keys to Office Etiquette accountability career goals change communication culture growth leadership professional growth work solutions Sep 16, 2023

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.  ...

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What Makes Great Teammates Great accountability business building career goals change culture growth improvement leadership making a positive impact positive solutions problem solving professional growth wisdom work solutions Sep 09, 2023

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...

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What Mentally Strong People Don't Do anxiety fighting change change management entitlement growth happiness hope leadership mental health progress strength Sep 03, 2023

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...

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Four Workplace Culture Levels business building coaching culture growth improvement leadership making a positive impact Aug 26, 2023

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...

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The Four Types of Prickly People communication growth interpersonal communication leadership making a positive impact problem solving wisdom Aug 10, 2023

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...

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Four Ways to Improve Accountability accountability career goals communication growth leadership making a positive impact Aug 09, 2023

As a leader, how effective are you at holding your direct reports accountable?  

Data shows 82 percent of managers admit they have limited to no ability to hold others accountable.  That’s a really c...

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7 Things that Keep You Going career goals communication growth Aug 06, 2023

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...

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How Fear Holds You Back career goals fear growth leadership overcoming positive solutions problem solving professional growth Jul 29, 2023

Let’s be honest with each other for a few minutes.  Everyone is afraid of something and likely several things.  Fear is one of the most powerful forces on Earth.  It affects the decisions you make, th...

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Don't Let Your Career Be: The Magical Mystery Tour career goals communication growth leadership making a positive impact Jul 23, 2023

Have you ever felt like your career was a Beatles song?  In 1967 the Beatles recorded, “The Magical Mystery Tour.” If you haven’t heard it in a while, it’s worth listening to.  It’s  a great song but ...

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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect communication leadership making a positive impact professional growth Jul 16, 2023

I think communication is the most underrated leadership skill that delivers the greatest results.  Leaders often focus on strategic thinking, innovation and action.  All important things but without e...

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Tips to Reduce Office Gossip leadership making a positive impact office gossip positive solutions problem solving work solutions Jul 09, 2023

Have you ever wondered why gossip spreads so quickly in offices?  I have and I finally did some research and found the most interesting answer that’s actually based in science.  Usually there’s a dram...

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How to Prevent Disappointment from Killing Your Dreams fear growth leadership otto overcoming wisdom Jun 19, 2023

If you're over 21, chances are you've dealt with some disappointment in your life. 

If you're over 50, you've likely dealt with a lot of disappointment. 

Everyone develops their own way to handle it...

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