International Leadership Association Conference Will Be Held in Prague, Czechia Three currently enrolled students in Shenandoah University’s Ph.D. program| Shenandoah University
Discover the core types of practice management tasks every medical office should master to ensure efficiency, regulatory compliance, and quality patient care.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Introducing A Blog Series from Emily When Marc and I began “dating,” we were both tangled in a web of well-meaning but toxic purity culture expectations. High achievers to the core, we were doing our best to follow all the right rules—but rarely checked in with our own wisdom, or even trusted the wisdom of […] The post Having a Journey Mindset as a Leader appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
When employees work from home, keeping them engaged can be a challenge. Discover practical tips for helping remote workers connect with your business. The post Engaging Remote Employees: 4 Practical Tips for Businesses appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Recruiters must adapt to the changing needs of potential candidates and the workforce generally. Discover effective talent acquisition strategies in this guide. The post 4 Talent Acquisition Strategies for a Changing Workforce appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Explore these stress-reducing strategies for managing peak seasons at a small business, including automation, staff scheduling, and customer loyalty programs.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
I recently was talking with a CEO who said something that stuck with me: “Marc, I spend my days solving everyone else’s problems, but who do I talk to about mine?” Sound familiar? Leadership is lonely. You’re expected to have all the answers, make the tough calls, and keep everyone motivated – while rarely having […] The post Why I believe every leader needs this (but won’t admit it) appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
The CEO looked exhausted. Three major team members had just given notice in the same week, the board was breathing down her neck about revenue projections, and she’d just learned that her biggest competitor had landed the client she’d been courting for months. “I don’t even know what I’m doing anymore,” she told me. “Everything […] The post When the World Feels Upside Down: How Your Values Keep You Leading Forward appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Small businesses must work harder to earn the trust of their customers. Discover how to build a positive business reputation to acquire more customers. The post 5 Ways to Build a Positive Reputation as a Small Business appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
I’ve been a leader all my life.I wouldn’t have dared to say that until this past weekend, when I was going through old papers and found a note from Miss Fogg on my first-grade report card (circa 197-something). She wrote that she looked forward to watching me continue to grow as a leader. Thinking about […] The post One Size Fits You appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
As leaders, we have a responsibility to build organizations where all people can thrive. At the Concord Leadership Group, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential elements of effective leadership and organizational excellence. The research is clear: diverse teams consistently outperform homogeneous ones. But achieving real diversity requires more […] The post Leadership is DEI appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Acquiring customers costs more than retaining an old one, making customer retention crucial. Explore three customer retention strategies for small businesses. The post 3 Top Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
This week, as I helped facilitate a board retreat, something magical happened. The Leadership Journey and Leading an Organization I was describing the Leader’s Journey and how feeling doubt as a board member doesn’t mean you’re not a good fit for the board. As leaders, we start by copying what we’ve seen others do. And […] The post Why not doubt your doubt? appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Being a good leader means taking care of your team. Especially making sure they have the training they need to be able to do their job well. But that often results in neglecting yourself. I loved this observation from Dawn Cogan in her recent testimonial video about her experience getting training for herself. She said […] The post Leaders- are you putting on your own oxygen mask? appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Your website is the central hub for all information about your small business. Learn how you can engage customers and drive valuable traffic to your site. The post 3 Ways to Engage Customers with Your Small Business Website appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Are you feeling fatigued? Inexplicably tired? Did you realize that “keeping your options open” can be draining you? Leadership coach Kim Nicol did a great post on LinkedIn. She starts the post with: One of the most exhausting things is delaying making a decision. I agree with Kim Nicol. Making decisions is hard. There are […] The post Indecision is exhausting appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Thoughtful financial management lets you run your small business with confidence. Read this guide for useful tips on how to set your business up for success. The post Financial Management Tips for Small Business Owners appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Today’s issue of the Anti-Racism Daily email was called “Broaden your bookshelves.” The invitation was to look at your bookshelves and see if the authors are as diverse as you think they are. Then to look and see if the books by the authors of color are on broader topics than just “issues” or trauma. […] The post Broaden Your Podcast Shelves appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Have you ever been a “long time listener, first time caller”? That was me on this episode of the Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership Podcast! I was honored to get to talk with Galen Bingham about life, leadership, coaching, jazz, and – of course – whiskey. (We were both enjoying some Uncle Nearest.) If you don’t […] The post Seeking the source – a conversation on the Whiskey, Jazz, and Leadership Podcast appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Beyond the Halo: Navigating the Real Challenges of Tech Founders Leading a Nonprofit in the Wake of OpenAI’s Upheaveal At the time of this writing, four and a half days have passed since the OpenAi board’s surprise firing of Sam Altman. As the following days have shown so much turmoil, I’m not confident the drama […] The post Beyond the Halo: A Warning for Tech Founders Thinking of Starting a Nonprofit appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Career development is a major benefit that attracts members to associations. Learn where associations fit in the career development pipeline in this guide. The post Where Associations Fit in the Career Development Pipeline appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Leaders tend to hide our problems. We realize most people are more interested in their problems than ours. And sometimes we find sharing our issues becomes a weapon others use against us. So we build up a habit of hiding. Listening to La’Vista Jone’s BOSS Talk podcast today, I heard Tamara Kemper share a fun […] The post Leaders often have to hide their problems appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
In our current Quadrant 3 Leadership Cohort, we’ve been talking about personality, abilities, and habits. Over the course of a few classes we’ve looked at the Enneagram, the Highlands Ability Battery, assessments like DISC, and the various ways we use stories and storytelling to define who we are. One of the coaches asked if I […] The post Returning back or pressing forward? appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
In the best of times, leadership is challenging. In these times, the challenges seem to have exponentially increased! It’s increasingly hard to make plans based on a high level of certainty. Planning can seem like a series of fits and starts. Fits and starts often controlled by the latest headline. Take requiring a return to […] The post 4 Things for Leaders to do when feeling stuck appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Last week in our Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach Certification class, we were talking about how to help clients and direct reports clarify their values and start drafting their personal mission statements. Trying on Values One thing I love about this class is the varied background of the participants. Some are consultants, others are leaders of […] The post Helping people discover their values and mission appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Those who have been following this blog for a while understand that my sweet spot is thinking and writing about effective leadership practice from a Christian perspective. This includes engaging both what contemporary research and theory have to say about leadership practice, and bringing this theory and research into conversation with faith-based reflection. Because of … Continue reading Leadership in Christian Perspective| Purpose in Leadership