Leveraging Leadership
with Amy Burkett
Defer your need to know how! That phrase might sound counterintuitive—especially to leaders. After all, aren’t we supposed to have a roadmap, a strategy, and a bulletproof plan? Yes… and no.
Here’s ...
What separates successful leaders from those who fall short? Talent? Luck? A privileged background? You might think it’s all of those things and I believe they do play a part. But according to psychol...
I don’t know about you, but life feels a little heavy to me these days. My favorite thing to do to escape reality is to watch a rom-com. Yep, I’ll admit it. I love these sappy shows that have a hap...
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that uncertainty isn’t going away. Economic shifts, political turmoil, technological disruptions—leaders today are steering their organizations thro...
Thank heavens, leadership is about more than making decisions and managing people—it’s about building something that makes a lasting positive impact. Would anyone actually go to all the effort and end...
Speed has a bad reputation in business, according to a new Harvard Business Review article. HBR points out leaders are often trying to solve the wrong problems when moving quickly and not their root ...
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 is sometimes or all the time? ...
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 big sheets...
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 control everything ha...
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 powerful mantra, popu...
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 a beloved 1980s fra...
