Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Blogs
The Challenge Of Leadership: Power Without Ego, Humility Without Weakness
Throughout my career, I’ve often told my teams: “Leadership matters.” But great leadership is rare. Why? Because the strongest leaders live in the tension of dissonant qualities. As Jim Rohn once said: “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.”
Rebuilding Trust: Regaining Credibility After Organizational Shakeups
When we experience significant organizational disruptions—whether it’s a merger, a major restructuring or the difficult decision to implement layoffs—employee trust is often the first casualty. I’ve seen this pattern repeat countless times in my work as an executive coach.
Stop Apologizing and “Own It.”
Why do we often feel compelled to start our conversations with, "I'm sorry"?
While apologies certainly have their place, leading with negativity can have unintended consequences on our credibility, confidence, and presence.