Author: Danita

"You be you, be true to yourself, follow your heart, find yourself." What does this statement have to do with achieving business results? How does this thought process impact executing your leadership strategy? It seems like harmless advice. But, is it? Does it lead to a Blue Zone culture, like we experienced in our trip to Costa Rica? Or, a Red Zone?

You’re facing a myriad of leadership development and business growth challenges…

  • How do you improve your margins when there's intense competitive pressure to commoditize;
  • How do you increase revenue when the economy is not on your side;
  • How do you decrease staff turnover when engagement is on a downward spiral; and,
  • How might you accurately predict revenue and strengthen your business planning strategies in an unpredictable, chaotic culture?

My friends often tease me about my habit of packing leadership development books when I go on vacation. During our trip to Costa Rica, I'm reading  Lessons in Leadership by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. In one chapter, Sacks describes how in the Torah, according to the rabbis, gossiping is one of the worst sins of all. I gasp every time I read it. Gossiping?

I’m facilitating a leadership development workshop for high-growth leaders. We’re discussing small steps we can take to boost engagement in our emerging leaders. I call these steps - micro moves. But why focus on emotional well-being and engagement? How will this help you expand your leadership influence and get the business results you need?