The Almanac

Fall reflections are running through my mind

Fall means running Cross Country. This sport has shaped so many of my fall seasons of life. First as a student athlete and now as a coach. This sport, which is all about racing across varied terrain, takes on an almost mythical quality for me and I suspect many other runners that are drawn to this open-air competition.

Lauren Penning

Winter Reflection

Susan Ireland

In the Northern Hemisphere it is winter solstice and on this first day of winter we are sharing our annual seasonal reflection...

Are you an inspired and inspirational leader?

Debbie Collard

People often say they are inspired by something or someone, but what does this mean and how does inspiration happen?

Lessons in Leadership: Be the Leader Who Builds-on and Improves

E. David Spong

When taking over leadership of an organization, the new leader has much more control in how they assume responsibility for the organization. In this Lessons in Leadership, our resident Seasoned Leader David Spong shares an example of his leadership style when taking on a new role.

Choose to Let Go This Fall

Susan Ireland

Fall is not merely a transition in our environment; it's a metaphor for life, reminding us of life's constant change and the profound significance of choosing to let go of what no longer serves us. In this beautiful transformation, we find guidance for our own lives and leadership.

Why How You Take Advice Matters as a Leader

Debbie Collard

Leaders may ask for input or advice or say that they are open to it. They may have an open-door policy, telling people that whenever they want to talk about something or let them know something the door is open. But is it really?

Customer Service & Culture – Both are about Leadership

Debbie Collard

As my own leadership role evolved, I came to regard great customer service as a hallmark of a successful leader who has nurtured a successful culture.

Effective Leadership Minimizes Surprises

Dave Hyem

Guest blogger Dave Hyem shares his experiences helping leaders and teams resolve their stickiest operational issues by fostering a culture of trust.

Summer

Susan Ireland

The way my brain works is that I visualize the summer as the end of the year and the start of FREE TIME!! If you have been reading our blogs for some time, you know that Seasons Leadership uses the metaphor of the seasons to illustrate the predictable phases we all move through in all parts of our lives.

A Map for Your Journey to Leadership Excellence

Debbie Collard

Review of free Baldrige resource: The Foundations for a Successful Business