How Gratitude Makes You a Better Leader
There’s really no denying that gratitude is an important quality for an effective leader. But it’s also not a characteristic that frequently shows up in conversations about leadership. Instead, the talk is usually on strength, goal setting, and growth, which are all important things. But if you want to be an effective leader that others […]
How Do We Grow Confidence as a Leader Without Becoming Arrogant?
Last night the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA championship and Giannis Antetokounmpo was awarded the well-deserved MVP title. Just a few days before their big win, SPEARity CEO Darren Fisher shared a few thoughts around a quote from the MVP. “When you focus on the past, that’s your ego. When I focus on the future, that’s […]
10 Common Leadership Challenges to Avoid
We all know that person in our life who is a natural-born leader. It doesn’t matter what role they’re in, people just gravitate toward them and look to them for direction and guidance. It’s like they’re not even trying. It just happens. Seeing examples like this can make it seem like leadership skills are either […]
Is Your Hustle Good or Bad? 5 Signs You’re Working Too Hard
Hustle is good right? That’s how things get done. Those who hustle are the ones that succeed. People hustle in their 9-5 jobs. Then they have their side-hustle. Employees hustle to keep their boss happy. And entrepreneurs hustle to get the clients in the door. Hustle—it’s what we do, right? The truth is, hustle really […]
5 Tips for Hiring Post-Pandemic
“We’re Hiring!” I’m seeing that sign in so many of the businesses that I come across on a daily basis. And it’s not just in my neighborhood. It’s the pattern all over right now. Last week I was speaking with a business friend in Scotland, who is finding the exact same thing. Businesses are open, […]
The Art of Delegation for Leaders
Delegating sounds great, right? You have a busy schedule and more on your to-do list than you can reasonably do. The only way to get it all done is if you can start to delegate some of your tasks to other people. It sounds easy. But it’s a common struggle for many leaders. The common […]
Five Ways to Grow as a Leader this Summer
Summer is here! Remember how great that used to be as a kid. School was out. You had nothing to do but run around, hang out with your friends and eat popsicles (Flintstones push pops were my favorite). As a leader6/8/21 and an adult, summer doesn’t look exactly like it used to. But it’s a […]
Customer Experience starts with leadership
The Leadership Secret of Keeping It Simple
I know “leadership secret” might have drawn you in, but let’s be honest—there really aren’t any leadership “secrets” out there. Thanks to the modern world we live in, it’s really easy to find information on anything you want. If you really desire to be a good leader, you can find tips to help you do […]