Rolling out an on-call rotation is one of those leadership rites of passage that feels equal parts necessary and terrifying. Necessary, because someone has to be around when things inevitably go sideways. Terrifying, because done poorly, it can torpedo team morale, erode trust, and burn people out faster than a buggy deploy on a Friday afternoon.
Continue ReadingIt’s clearly defining who and what your organization is, where it’s going, and how it’s going to get there.
It sounds simple. But many organizations struggle to articulate a clear vision—let alone rally their team around it.
Without vision, you’re steering a ship without a map. With it, you align every person, project, and priority around a shared destination. Here’s how to make that happen—and what leaders must do to bring their vision off the page and into real life.
Continue ReadingIn today’s corporate landscape, companies proudly display their core values on walls, websites, and employee handbooks. Integrity. Innovation. Customer-first. Collaboration. These words are meant to inspire and guide teams, but too often, they become mere platitudes—statements that sound good but lack real impact.
The danger arises when leadership fails to enforce, supervise, or embody these values. When values are not actively practiced, they breed cynicism among employees, erode trust, and can even damage a company’s reputation. A strong set of values is not just about having them; it’s about living them every day.
Continue ReadingLeadership comes in many forms, but one of the most defining differences in leadership styles is whether a leader chooses to lead from the front or from the back. While some believe that staying behind and guiding from a distance fosters empowerment, history and experience show that leading from the front is often the most effective and inspiring approach. The best leaders step forward, set the pace, and show their teams the way through action, not just words.
Continue ReadingWe’ve all been there—an email lands in our inbox with a meeting invite and a note: “Please read the attached document before the meeting.” Maybe it’s a 20-page report, a technical specification, or a strategy proposal. And yet, when the meeting starts, half the attendees clearly haven’t read it, leading to an inefficient and frustrating discussion.
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