As seasoned leadership development facilitators, we have walked alongside many individuals on their journey toward becoming genuine and effective leaders. While charisma undoubtedly captures attention, authentic leadership goes much deeper. Let’s explore three essential traits distinguishing authentic leaders in today’s dynamic landscape. Authenticity: Authentic leaders lead with integrity and transparency. They stay true to their …
In today’s workplaces, effective communication and collaboration are paramount. Two recurring questions that stand out when we examine our experiences coaching individuals are, “How can I have a better working relationship with my manager?” and “How can I do a better job of managing up?” These two questions really get to the root of cultivating …
Self-aware teams leverage the benefits of leaning on each other to maximize their productivity as a whole. But what role does psychological safety play in self-aware teams? In this week’s blog post, Matt Meuleners of FOCUS Training sits down with Mike Tack, Senior Manager of Leadership Development at Kohl’s to talk about his take on …