LEARN AND GROW
Blue Skies Blog
I Am Listening
Leading a team in the time of both COVID-19 and the realities of systemic racism in our communities and nation can be challenging at best and overwhelming without tools to rely on. The number one tool you need right now is empathy.
Are you Being Intentional about Your Career?
Many people still believe the myth that their employer is responsible for their professional development. Some may be lucky to work for such an employer, but the vast majority of people must take ownership and responsibility for their own career development and path.
Great Leaders Aren’t Born—They are Developed
Good leaders aren’t born—they are developed. Most great leaders have purposefully worked to hone their leadership skills and capabilities. In particular, great leaders have worked to develop keen self-awareness: understanding their strengths and opportunity areas and understanding and managing potentially limiting or derailing traits and behaviors.
Intelligent Leadership to Unleash Personal and Organizational Success
Truly effective leadership is more difficult than ever. Trends like globalization, intermeshing of cultures, hyper-innovation in technology, intergenerational/ diverse workforces and the ever present forum of social media have introduced complexities and challenges in leadership through which past generations never had to navigate.
The Importance of a Core Purpose Statement to Fuel Your Life and Career
Many people yearn for a meaningful career and life that gives them a strong sense of purpose, provides deep fulfillment and generates inspiration/energy to invest in the many relationships and activities that bring them joy. Unfortunately, the above statement is far from reality for many people…
What is Executive Coaching and Why Should We Invest in It?
The term Executive Coaching can mean different things to different people. From an Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching perspective, executive coaching is assisting top executives, managers, and other identified leaders to perform, learn, stay healthy and...