What Is Woke Leadership?

What Is Woke Leadership?

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the idea of “woke” leadership. The word “woke” has become prominent in the current cultural zeitgeist, and came to the forefront through recent movements to bring about sexual, lifestyle, and racial justice. To be clear, the...
You Gotta Trust Your People!

You Gotta Trust Your People!

Hey GLC readers! This month’s blog highlights the 10th anniversary of Bill’s book “Courage Goes to Work.” It’s especially fitting that I address “trust,” because as a leader, it takes a tremendous amount of trust (and courage) to...
What’s Next for Me and My Career?

What’s Next for Me and My Career?

So, you’ve been in your initial supervisory position for a reasonable amount of time to show everyone interested your blossoming leadership mojo. You think you finally have a handle on what is expected of you in the job, despite the natural bumps along the road as you...
Leaders See Opportunities Not Problems

Leaders See Opportunities Not Problems

Real leaders view challenging situations as opportunities, not problems. Instead of injecting people with fear, they navigate them towards opportunities, inspiring them with excitement and hope. Finding opportunities for others means letting go of your own ego so...
These Are Leadership’s Heaviest Burdens

These Are Leadership’s Heaviest Burdens

When you’re a leader, your primary responsibility is to leave people and the organization better off than when you found them. But the pressures of your other nonwork responsibilities also compete for your attention. You’re responsible for being a good spouse, parent,...