Leveraging Leadership
with Amy Burkett
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 ...
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...
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 4-H with red,...
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 that not on...
