What strikes me, looking back, is how little certainty we had—and yet how much possibility was present. The post Journeys Begin with Possibility appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| 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
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
Leadership growth is a combination of learning new strategies and casting some off. Stop copying other leaders and start being authentically yourself. Explore Quadrant 3 Leadership and learn to cast off what no longer serves your leadership style.| 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
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
Last week, my son asked what systems my wife and I were using for journaling and productivity. I haven’t written about my system recently and I think my answer may be helpful to you too. My current bi-weekly sprint system Great question. Especially with the goal of measured continuity. What I’m currently using is Apple […] The post A system for regular planning and progress 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
When you meet a new ‘natural’ time border, do you spend your time looking forward? Backward? Inward? Outward? I remember when I was learning to drive, the alarm when my instructor took me to learn to drive on Interstate 95. His directions for merging included continuing to drive straight while looking over my right shoulder […] The post Merge Ahead appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
“I view leadership as a process of connecting to what matters, envisioning what could be, and taking actions to bring that vision to life. When you care about something enough to ask others to care about it with you and you effectively collaborate with others to co-create a new future, then you are leading.” Amanda Blake The post Embodied Leadership 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
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
Storytelling is often seen as one of the most effective strategies to improve customer engagement because stories are estimated to be about 22 times more memorable than facts alone. They create an emotional connection with your audience, helping your message stick in their minds long after your presentation or speech. Incorporating storytelling into your corporate […] The post 5 Storytelling Strategies to Use in Your Next Presentation appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Have you ever gone through an experience that you thought scarred you? One that you felt completely defined you in a negative light? Maybe you were fired. Or you had a business fail. You’ve come to think of these scars as something that changes how people see you. So you’ve let them keep your from […] The post Is it a scar or just a scab? appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.| The Concord Leadership Group, LLC
Have you ever done business with someone and then feel like they’ve ghosted you? You thought things went well, they seemed to like you, but now they don’t reply to anything? Even things they’d promised to respond to? Yesterday, I got to spend the day training a great team of fundraisers. I shared a number […] The post The Foundation for Great Follow Up 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
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
This article addresses best practices in goal-pursuit, broken down into four areas: mindst, people, techniques, and systems. It’s the fourth article in a four-part series on goals.| GREGG VANOUREK
This article addresses best practices in goal-setting, including criteria for setting goals, a framework for evaluating a draft set of goals, and a goal-setting checklist. It’s the third article in a four-part series on goals.| GREGG VANOUREK
What is a vision of the good life? Why is it hard to create one? What are the benefits of having a vision of the good life? How to craft a vision of the good life?| GREGG VANOUREK
How spirituality and the good life are related, including the benefits of having a spiritual practice and examples of it.| GREGG VANOUREK