Complete Leader Articles
The Magic of Working with Others
How to foster teamwork skills
By Ron Price
From Episode 77 of The Complete Leader Podcast
We all love to root for and celebrate winning teams—but how exactly do we create one?
Skip Hall, an old friend and NCAA football coach, once told me that on average players only get 11 to 20 minutes of play per game. That’s it! They’ll commit 20... read more
How Are You Showing Up?
By Jalene Case
“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” You’ve no doubt heard this popular quote by Woody Allen. But I would add that how you show up matters. Your interactions with others, and even with yourself, can shift from ineffectively blah to purposefully engaged when you’re thoughtful about how you show up. It’s palpable to everyone... read more
Prepare Employees to Look to the Future
By Dr. Evans Baiya
Without imagination, innovation stalls in the present. Futuristic thinking is a critical skill for everyone—business owners, leaders, veteran team members, and new hires alike. Without it, teams can’t imagine what the organization will look like in five, 10, or 20 years. They can’t imagine their future customers, sources of... read more
How To Make Connections Count In A Hyper-Connected World
Dr. Francis Eberle, HR.com, August 2021
The bevy of digital connection options that got many of us through isolation during the pandemic has caused a distinct shift in the way we work. These enhanced connection methods created an increase in the trend of constant connection. As a leader, you may feel required to be plugged into an email,... read more
Clarity in Communication
By Dr. Lisa Aldisert
Everyone is getting busier, which is great for business but perhaps more challenging in execution. This continues to be more complicated if you are working remotely or in a hybrid situation.
During the most intense periods of the pandemic, employees adapted and got the work done clumsily but effectively. What’s different... read more
You Don’t Have to Write All Your Goals
By Jalene Case
In my 20s, a dental hygienist said to me, “You don’t have to floss all your teeth.” I said, “Great!” Then she landed the one-two punch with, “You only have to floss the ones you want to keep.” Her trick worked. I’ve been a devout flosser ever since. The same is true for goals: You don’t have to write all your goals, only the... read more
Create a Team of Master Problem Solvers
Dr. Evans Baiya, InnovationManagement.se, July 2021
Problem-solving is an essential skill as an innovator. If problems stump your employees, how can your organization ever innovate for customers? Luckily, problem-solving skills can be learned, and as a leader you can create a team of master problem solvers and innovators.
Most employees... read more
Can You Find the Right Fit for Your Team?
How to understand and evaluate people to ensure the future of your organization. Episode #67
By Ron Price
These days, hiring and keeping talent is a never-ending conversation. With rapidly changing workplace standards and expectations from employees, finding the right people—and keeping the right people, in the right positions—is crucial to... read more
Top 5 Traits of Successful Innovators
Dr. Evans Baiya, AllBusiness.com, July 2021
Steve Jobs once said, “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” He was certainly referring to leading in terms of industry: if your company is innovating, it will generally lead the pack. But I think he was also referencing positional titles in the workplace. If you are a leader,... read more
Greatness Starts with Optimism
By Mindy Bortness
To me, being optimistic is all about energy. When I approach a new situation with optimism, I’m bringing a lighter, more open energy into the interaction. This intention then becomes the focus. Despite what energy exists prior, or any somber facts that lead up to a current difficult situation, the infusion of optimism is... read more