Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.
Recent posts from Russ Sarratt
Hosting a yearly staff conference can come with a sizable ticket price. Is it really worth the cost? We asked our Senior Director, Russ Sarratt.
Sometimes, leading well requires a lot of energy. Answering questions, making tough decisions, and having difficult conversations can leave you exhausted with leadership fatigue. Russ Sarratt shares his approach to resetting and refueling his leadership.
We live in a world where knowledge is more readily accessible than ever before. We can no longer differentiate our teams by knowledge alone; the greater advantage is real life experience.
In an age where social media has increased our ability to connect, many people feel decidedly less connected. Russ Sarratt walks through four components of combating loneliness at work with intentional community.
As leaders, it can be hard to try something new; to tackle the unknown. Questions loom: Is this the right direction? Am I making the right decision? What if this doesn’t go as planned? Facing the new and untried and can bring anxiety, but sometimes these simple steps can make the unknown less intimidating.
We encourage any organization to set aside time to connect and grow together. We operate on the idea that “a change of pace and a change of place equals a change in perspective.” Could a change in perspective benefit your organization?
It is your responsibility as the leader to make the tough decisions. Once the decision is made, go with it. Our teams need us to be decisive in order to lead them well.
As a leader, asking better questions will enable you to lead your team more effectively; but what about when you are asked the questions? Your approach to answering questions is just as important as the answer itself.
Team life moves quickly and there is often little room for error. How do you succeed when the stakes are at their highest?
Do you ask enough questions; or do you do most of the talking when a team member comes to you for help? A great question can be one of a leader’s best tools in almost any situation.
Having the right co-travelers can help your team avoid future conflict and will build the overall strength of your team.
Jon Katzenbach, author and leading practitioner of organizational strategies, is quoted as saying: "Cultures are easier to tap into than to change. They don’t change...
On an almost weekly basis, I answer questions dealing with organizational culture; more specifically, folks are curious about how to change their culture. This is a complex issue...
Most of us wake up each morning and head to our closets to pick out clothes for the day. Some may wear a uniform every day; others may get to choose daily outfits that match their own personal styles. Regardless of daily attire...
I visited the doctor recently because I was feeling terrible. My head hurt, I had a constant cough, my throat was sore, and I had a fever. First, the doctor listened to me describe my symptoms, giving him a general idea of what was wrong. He then...
Do you ever think about investing in your legacy? Rather than simply being a financial matter, when I think about legacy, I think about the impact that my life will have had on those around me. I wonder if I am having a positive impact upon those with whom I come into contact every day.