The best leaders have many good qualities, follow certain rules, and always make connections with those they are leading. It’s hard to imagine that one of the rules leaders must follow is allowing themselves to be led. Okay, so maybe it is not a rule, but it definitely improves the quality of leadership you offer. But aren’t leaders always supposed to be leading? How can they get anything done if they are waiting for others to show them the way? Well, ‘being led’ in this context does not mean sitting around and waiting for others to come up with direction and ideas. You are still a leader, but you are…

In every workplace, work habits make the difference between a team that thrives and a team that struggles. The right work habits boost productivity, improve teamwork, and create a good environment where everyone feels motivated and supported. On the flip side, poor work habits can cause frustration, lower morale, and lead to missed deadlines or incomplete tasks. This is why leaders need to pay close attention to the work habits they’re encouraging—and discouraging—in their teams. Good work habits help employees stay focused, meet their goals, and work better together. For example, a team communicating well can avoid misunderstandings and solve problems faster. However, it’s just as important to recognize and…

When you are a leader, everything can feel a little harder, especially learning from your mistakes. Making a mistake or experiencing failure is challenging when all eyes are on you. Which they often are if you are in a management position or leading a team. While the aftermath can be tough, there is intense pressure to learn from the mistake. Nobody wants it to happen again, especially not you. You are probably beating yourself up about it, scared of what people think of you. ‘Leaders shouldn’t make mistakes’ is a false phrase. Anyone can make a mistake. Just because you’re in management does not mean you suddenly stopped being human.…

Perhaps the most defining characteristic of a great man is how they handle adversity. When times get tough, and we’re stretched to our natural limits, the true character of a person reveals itself. As a part-time missionary and full-time traveler, I’ve been blessed to have three lifetimes’ worth of experiences in my short 42 years. However, many of those memorable encounters were not joyful in nature. I’ve served in some of the roughest places on the planet and witnessed true tragedy more than once, but the thing that always blows my mind in these inconceivable situations is the strength of the human spirit. When Russia dropped the first bombs on…

You may develop a teeny tiny hatred for leadership the day you have to lead people who don’t like you. Unfortunately, it’s a situation that anyone can fall into. You could be promoted to leading a project or get transferred to another department. You could even get a management role at a new company. Everything will seem normal until it isn’t. You notice some resistance, team members avoiding you, and some just outright showing that they do not like you.  You may be the kind of leader who believes you don’t have to be liked. But sometimes, when you lead people who do not like you, it becomes challenging to…