Blog - Leadership
Articles and blog posts on our many leadership topics.
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Read ArticleIs Leadership Right For You?
Senior leadership must be brutally honest, pragmatic, and clear about how hard this job is, what it really takes, and what it's going to take from you—and maybe even take away from you.
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Read ArticleWhat's Your 'Best By' Date?
Each professional role has an expiration date. Scott Miller shares some questions you can ask yourself to determine whether you have reached yours.
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Read ArticleFollow Ethics
Most of us think we’d never do something unethical, but research shows plenty of us do-- perhaps because it's easy to overlook or justify the harm we do by focusing on the good.
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Read ArticleAvoid Gossip
Participating in or spreading gossip is one of the quickest ways your can lose trust with others.
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Read ArticleManaging a Micromanager
Being micromanaged is frustrating and can kill engagement. Learn the first step to managing a micromanager with this helpful tip.
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Read ArticleAvoid Burnout
It’s easy to ignore yourself to focus on others. Avoid burnout to keep yourself mentally sharp and physically healthy.
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Read ArticleLead Through Change
Change is the new normal. By the time you adjust to a change, another one is coming down the pipe. Learn how to effectively lead through change with this tip.
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Read ArticleSit Back and Listen
One of the most common 1-on-1 mistakes leaders make is talking more than their direct report. Here is a tip on effectively running a 1-on-1.
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Read ArticleThe Best Time for Feedback
Feedback is an essential element of effective coaching and a major tool when it comes to developing your team. Learn to discern when it’s needed and when you should reserve comment.
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Read ArticleBe Accountable
A common challenge for leaders is to get their teams to take ownership for the goals they have set. Learn how taking accountability can strengthen your leadership.
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Read ArticleLead Through Change
Change is now the norm. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by change. Here are some tips on leading through change.
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Read ArticleKind. Swift. Clear.
Scott Miller shares three key points to remember the next time you face one of the most difficult responsibilities of leadership - having to terminate, layoff, or fire an employee.
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Read ArticleWhat I Learned From Stephen R. Covey
Scott Miller shares a valuable lesson he learned from Stephen R. Covey that has helped him to be a more effective person.
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Read ArticleGreat Life, Great Career - #12 Bob Whitman
Scott Miller sits down with FranklinCovey CEO, and his boss, Bob Whitman, to discuss lessons in leadership and how to lead in difficult situations.
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Read ArticleGreat Life, Great Career - #11 Kory Kogon
Great Life, Great Career goes on the road to the SkullCandy headquarters. Scott Miller sits down with SkullCandy CEO Jason Hodell to talk culture, and is joined by productivity expert Kory Kogon.
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Read ArticleIntrapreneurialism
Don't lose your employees to their side hustle. Engage them and their entrepreneurial spirit for the benefit of your organization by turning them into intrapreneurs.
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Read ArticleThe Most Undervalued Leadership Competency
Scott Miller explores the most undervalued leadership competency; listening. He explains empathic listening and how to apply it.
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Read ArticleKnowing When, Why, and How Much
Scott Milller shares some valuable points to consider for the next time you decide to incorporate a personal story into one of your teaching or facilitating moments. Know when, why, and how much.
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Read ArticleStrategy is a Process, Not a Meeting
Scott Miller shares seven thoughts that all leaders should keep in mind as they announce a new strategy or work to implement one.
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Read ArticleGreat Life, Great Career - #3 Liz Wiseman
Liz Wiseman joins Scott Miller. The two discuss her groundbreaking book, Multipliers, and explore valuable insights around developing others and making the people around you smarter.
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