by Christi Barrett | Judgment, Leadership
Remember the Cowardly Lion in the movie, The Wizard of Oz? Here’s how he introduced himself to Dorothy, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow: What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the Hottentot so hot? What...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Judgment
Yes, the Christmas carol wishes you “tidings of comfort and joy.” But in leadership, seldom do those two emotional states correlate. That’s because leadership requires that you continually function outside of your comfort zone. In fact, leaders must...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Judgment
For some people, making decisions isn’t easy. Decision anxiety is on the rise, in part because it’s very difficult to grasp all of the ever-changing dynamics of situations. When the stakes are high, it is tempting to delay decision-making by continuing to...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Judgment, Leadership, Work/Life Balance
In an age of unemployment and downsizing, many people are thanking their lucky stars that they have a job at all, even if it’s more busy and stressful than ever. Few people have the luxury of wondering, Is this job helping me to fulfill my purpose in life? The...
by David Wheatley | Change, Courage, Judgment, Strategic
You’re piloting an airplane. You take off from the airport and head west towards the mountains. Your altitude is gradually increasing, but not at a fast enough rate. Without the right maneuvers now, the plane will crash into the side of the mountain. A...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Judgment, Leadership, Strategic
Is your leadership consistent, regardless of the setting you are in, the people you’re with or the circumstances you’re facing? Consistency in leadership may sound like a recipe for boring sameness or rigid thinking. On the contrary, being a consistent...