Are you practicing leadership based on values? Leaders are like icebergs. Only about 10% of who we really are is visible. Our behaviors. Our actions. Our interactions with others. The other 90% that truly defines us lies beneath the surface: our values and beliefs, our needs and our fears. All the character that runs every …
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Governments across North America are unveiling their roadmaps for the reopening and recovery of our economy. Now is the time for business and not-for-profit leaders to plan and position their organizations for success as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. At Arrowhead, we can help ensure your business is among those that not only survive …
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Setting a goal that is clear and unifying really matters. It is a truth repeated in every significant historical moment, every great epic tale, every memorable film: The way out of every crisis begins setting a goal that is clear and unifying. That one milestone every team member needs to work toward to usher in …
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From time to time, on this blog, we’re going to talk about matters of faith at work. It is no secret that faith informs a lot of what we are about here at Arrowhead. It reminds us of the common dignity of every person, regardless of their status in society or their standing on the …
Faith at work: Our thoughts determine our leadership and life Read More »
I’ve been talking to clients about this a lot lately. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by the urgency and complexity of everything coming at leaders right now. It’s tempting to throw our hands up in the air and essentially (if not literally) check out. But that won’t serve our people, our clients or …
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The most effective and confident leaders develop the habit of conscious leadership – consciously choosing how they conduct themselves, inside and out, in every situation. It’s easy in a fast-paced work environment to slip into “reaction mode”. To run on “instinct”. To start “taking things as they come” and “shooting from the hip”. It’s also …
Now more than ever, leaders need to deliver messages your people will remember and act upon with clarity and confidence. Too many leaders are overloading their memos, staff presentations and internal blogs with content they think is important (or that someone on their leadership team thinks is important). But that overload is leaving your people …
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Two years ago, I suffered a significant neck injury that left me working in isolation from home (really, just from my bedroom) for months. At the time, it was the most challenging experience of my 25-year career. It’s amazing how many blessings come in such convincing disguises. That experience of working in isolation for so …
Many leaders are wrestling with what to say to their team right now. One of the best strategies you can use to create powerful connections with your team members actually requires you to say very little. Try these 3 techniques for caring for and connecting more deeply with your people.
Our President spoke recently with The Daily Commercial News about what workers and employers in the construction industry should be doing to care for their mental health right now. HINT: It comes down to taking ownership and personal responsibility! “The important thing is for every worker to take ownership of their own circumstances, to take …
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