Leveraging Leadership
with Amy Burkett
There are thousands of leadership books, podcasts, and seminars promising the secret to building a high-performing team. Some talk strategy. Others focus on culture. A few will convince you it’s all a...
I’m kicking today’s blog off with story time. Â
Once upon a time, long, long ago, I worked with an extraordinary director.
His production skills were remarkable. His standards were incredibly high. ...
Last week we explored the five foundational beliefs behind Trust & Inspire leadership by Stephen Covey.
As a recap those beliefs are:
- People have greatness inside them.
- Leadership is stewardship....
Today we’re digging into the differences between command-and-control leadership and trust and inspire. Before you discount the concept and say command and control is outdated nobody uses that anymore...
Love Is a Leadership Practice Not Just a Valentine’s Day Idea. Research shows it's the most underrated leadership skill and one many are uncomfortable with demonstrating at work. I hope today's blog c...
Here's the hard truth: Alignment doesn’t fall apart overnight—and neither does trust.
It erodes quietly. Through mixed messages. Shifting priorities. Decisions made with good intent but little contex...
If the word strategy makes your shoulders tense a little, you’re not alone.
Last week’s blog survey made something crystal clear to me:
80% of you want strategy to feel less overwhelming and more acti...
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m incredibly grateful that we got to celebrate it with our son who works in the ski industry in Park City, Utah. We didn’t get any snow until our last ...
I know you won’t be surprised when I say, the world feels pretty heavy right now.  Every time we turn around, another company’s announcing layoffs. Teams are shrinking. Workloads are growing. People a...
I’m pretty sure everyone can agree 2025 has been a year like no other. For many leaders, it’s been a time to step back, take a deep breath, and reevaluate what leadership really means. When things get...
Leadership has always been about character, but in today’s world, character isn’t just tested, it's televised. Every decision we make, every tone we take, and every inconsistency we try to quietly man...
Today's topic isn't one of the most exciting topics, but it may be one of the most critical. As leaders, it’s easy to look downstream when things go wrong. Missed deadlines? Must be the team. Customer...
