Leveraging Leadership
with Amy Burkett
I hate to start today’s blog out with a downer but UNCERTAINTY isn’t going away.Â
Many leaders today feel like we’re steering the ship through a fog with no compass. When our team is looking to us fo...
Guess what I did this holiday weekend? I went to see Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, it’s more than just cinematic fireworks. I consider it a thesis on leadership. It's a three-hour front-row m...
Defer your need to know how! That phrase might sound counterintuitive—especially to leaders. After all, aren’t we supposed to have a roadmap, a strategy, and a bulletproof plan? Yes… and no.
Here’s ...
Life can be unpredictable, but one thing is certain: challenges will come. Adopting this mindset will get you out of the people pile. “I never lose. I either win or learn.” This powerful mantra, popu...
Today I’m sharing leadership lessons from one of my favorite movies. I recently rewatched it for the sixth time. When Top Gun: Maverick soared into theaters, it didn’t just revive a beloved 1980s fra...
Last week was my team’s monthly staff meeting. I’m always looking for ways to encourage next level growth in folks. Unfortunately, the reality is people often put themselves in boxes. “I’m just a …...
8 Leadership Tips for Bridging Divides and Sparking Innovation
“There are two types of people in this world. Those who divide the world into two types of people and those who don’t.” Robert Benchle...
Navigating Election Communications
Buckle up, we’re three weeks away from the election.
Elections, especially presidential ones, have become pretty polarizing. The atmosphere of heightened emotions—...
I'm in the process of hiring a new full-time employee. Thank you for your concern. I used to love the process, but since the pandemic, I confess, I’ve struggled. This next statement doesn’t apply to...
Don’t brush off today’s topic too quickly. I hear you saying, I know the difference between accountability and responsibility. I’m busy and I need to return some emails. Give me three minutes and I ...
If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a couple weeks, you know I’m committed to professional growth. Learning new things makes my heart happy and when I can share what I’ve learned with others,...
I have a leadership bias against negativity. There I said it. It’s out in the open. I work hard to always see the glass half full no matter what happens. HOWEVER, I’m human just like you and some d...
