Leading Thoughts for September 10, 2026 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Nick Bare on doing the work: “Sometimes, we think that just doing more of something or working harder on anything will get us to … Read more
How Leaders Drive People Nuts Imagine a person who drives you nuts. Realize you drive others crazy, too. A leader’s bad habits should be addressed, not tolerated. 3 ways leaders drive people nuts: #1. Respond emotionally. Emotionally unpredictable leaders bully people. They cause people to walk on eggshells. Passion works when it invigorates. It fails when it intimidates. … Read more
LeadershipNow 140: August 2026 Compilation Here is a selection of Posts from August 2026 that you will want to check out: See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Posted by Michael McKinney at 08:40 AM Permalink | Comments (0) | This … Read more
The Most Dangerous Leadership Decline Looks Like Success 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Dr. Denis Cronson to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of his new book, The Executive Condition: The Hidden Health Crisis of High-Performing Leaders. Deadline for eligibility is 09/13/2026. International winners will receive an electronic version. There’s a blind … Read more
Leading Thoughts for September 3, 2026 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Jenna Nicholas on hope: “Hope is more than a lofty ideal; it’s a lifesaving force. Ultimately, hope encourages us to think expansively while integrating … Read more
One-on-Ones Aren’t for You Don’t ruin one-on-ones by making them about you. One-on-ones strengthen other people. The Wrong Person One-on-ones are about the wrong person when managers: Control the whole agenda. Talk most of the time. Focus exclusively on operations. Assign actions without inviting ownership. You feel helpful when you give answers. But people stop … Read more
Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better WE don’t need more freedom; we need more helpful boundaries. David Epstein, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, says we don’t need to work outside the box as much as we need to be working inside the right box. We instinctively add to … Read more
The Power of “For You” Don’t use “we” when you mean “you”. “We” is weak. Sometimes it’s deceptive. When you expect someone to own it say, “you”. “For you” invites self-reflection. “For You” Asking, “What’s the problem?” invites people to look outside themselves. You might hear, “The problem is my boss’s inconsistency.” “For you” makes … Read more
First Look: Leadership Books for September 2026 HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2026 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Executive Condition: The Hidden Health Crisis of High-Performing Leaders by Denis Cronson High performers … Read more
Is Childhood Running Leadership I am – in many ways – the person I have been since childhood. Milking cows cured me of any desire to be a dairy farmer. But I value work. My dad showed me how to love my wife. But otherwise, he rarely expressed emotion. I learned that emotions were private … Read more