Leveraging Leadership
with Amy Burkett
How about I kick off today’s blog with a reality check. It’s TOUGH BEING A LEADER. I realize that’s no surprise to you but why do we feel like we have to act as if it...
Recently I held a staff retreat exploring the difference between excellence and average. I asked everyone, in advance, to please come with as many words as possible that define each. I had...
It’s no secret—America is going through stressful, uncertain times. Economic shifts, workplace changes, and cultural divides have left many feeling unsteady. As leaders, we can’t...
Life can be unpredictable, but one thing is certain: challenges will come. Adopting this mindset will get you out of the people pile. “I never lose. I either win or learn.” This...
Today I’m sharing leadership lessons from one of my favorite movies. I recently rewatched it for the sixth time. When Top Gun: Maverick soared into theaters, it didn’t just revive...
How’d you do in art class when you were in school? I was just average, but I loved being creative and learning new things. I remember making dolls out of socks, sewing a denim jumper in...
As leaders, we know that success rarely happens by chance. It’s the result of intentionality, focus, and a clear framework for setting and achieving goals. But how do we create a structure...
As the year winds down, we leaders often face a whirlwind of deadlines, team fatigue, and the pressure to achieve year-end goals. This period, while challenging, is also an opportunity to reflect,...
As Thanksgiving approaches, gratitude takes center stage. But for leaders, gratitude isn’t just about a holiday tradition. You can’t set-it-and-forget it. Nope, it takes practice....
This weekend I had the chance to do a little iron sharpening. I was able to help others do it, and I had help doing it for myself. You know the phrase iron sharpens iron. My...
I’m always looking for new ways to grow myself and my team. Today’s blog comes to you thanks to one of my producer’s John, who was reading a new book he thought I’d...
