We hope you’ll enjoy these deeper dives into key leadership topics by Enerpace’s network of experts:
How to Cultivate Team Accountability
What is Team Accountability? I define team accountability as shared ownership of team goals. In fact, what differentiates a team from a mere group of people IS their common interest in shared objectives. Let’s say a group of VPs report to a SVP. Even though every VP may not have a huge role to play in a project, if it’s a goal of the SVP, the entire team is responsible for doing whatever they can to achieve it. Sometimes that means sharing resources, brainstorming ideas, or transferring ...
How to Answer “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”
The reality is that a huge portion of the jobs that will exist 5 years from now don’t exist today. So it’s a bit of a farce to say “in 5 years I want to be Director of this specific area” or “VP of that product”. The best way to answer that question is to reply something like this: “That’s a really valid question, and, I’m not sure I can answer you specifically. The pace of change in technology and globalization, along with the trend ...
How to Deal With An Introverted Boss
A truly introverted boss is someone who is energized internally and drained by being in groups with other people for an extended period of time. This can be challenging if they don't proactively seek to be included in conversations and meetings where important relationships are formed and where key information is shared. That can really hinder the boss' ability to get things done and can prevent his/her employees from having the information and connections to advance their projects or even in their career. What's ...
Qualities of a Visionary Leader
The most distinguishing trait of a true visionary leader is their ability to craft an emotionally engaging picture of a desired end state, one that motivates and enlists their followers in believing it is truly possible. History has provided amazing examples, like our Founding Fathers creating a democracy, Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and more recently, Obama’s original campaign founded on the “Audacity of Hope”. Visionary Leaders have high levels of emotional intelligence and are able to influence others to ...
Developing Your Leadership Skills As An Entrepreneur
Many successful entrepreneurs are so busy growing their business that they neglect continued development for themselves and their teams. However, it’s just common sense that the leadership skills you need when you run a $100K business are very different than when it’s $1M or $20M or higher. The entrepreneurs I’ve worked with recognize this. The first step is to become aware that there are some things that you don’t know that you don’t know! Here are some places entrepreneurs can go for ...
Why is Leadership Important in Business?
A Leader Without Followers…. … is just a person taking a walk according to John C. Maxwell. A business without a true leader is like a hamster on a wheel – most likely running, but not getting anywhere despite the effort! Whenever we’re asked to develop leaders, my first question is: What do we need them to do? I often get blank stares, so I refer them to Enerpace’s Leadership Pyramid: https://www.enerpace.com/company-solutions/ The job of leadership begins with establishing a business’ mission, vision and goals. If a ...
Part 4: Our Favorite Books on Professional & Personal Development
Finally my favorite books on Professional & Personal Development! These are the last of the books posted in Enerpace's social media during Get Caught Reading month of May 2022. Ever need a good read, just ask me! “Navigating Polarities – Using Both/And Thinking to Lead Transformation” - Although we live in an “either/or” world, there are many times when reality truly is a “both/and”. For instance, we want our child to be independent AND we want to keep them safe and close to us. The book provides ...
Part 3: Our Favorite Books on Career
Here are my favorite books that were posted in Enerpace's social media during Get Caught Reading month of May 2022. All of the following books are on Career! “Your Brain at Work” - Dr. David Rock utilizes neuroscience to demonstrate how we can stay focused despite all our daily distractions and work smarter every day. The book is an interesting read since it follows a couple – one an entrepreneur and one a corporate executive – through the realistic situations they encounter in an ...
Part 2: Our Favorite Books on Leadership
All of the following were posted in Enerpace's social media during Get Caught Reading month of May 2022. However, I use and recommend these books so much with coaching and my clients that I thought I would share them in an article. All of the following books are on Leadership! “The EQ Edge – Emotional Intelligence & Your Success” - I’m starting out my leadership book recommendations with the most fundamental competency of them all! Numerous studies have proven that the most ...
Part 1: Our Favorite Books on Business Building & Entrepreneurial!
During the month of May 2022, I shared all of my favorite books for Get Caught Reading month on Enerpace's social media. These are books I’ve read and applied myself. They’re also the ones I recommend and gift to clients. The first week on social media was all about Business Building & Entrepreneurship! “You Need to Be a Little Crazy” by Barry Moltz - An oldie but goodie! Read this before starting a business. Barry shares all the mistakes he made so you don’t have ...