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The Profanely Sacred Leader: Finding Purpose and Meaning in the Ordinary

The Profanely Sacred Leader: Finding Purpose and Meaning in the Ordinary

by Beth Strathman | May 6, 2025 | leadership, leadership as self-development

How today’s most impactful leaders are tapping into deeper awareness to drive results, resilience, and reinvention   After years of working with corporate leaders, one truth has become abundantly clear: what drives us isn’t just what we know or even what we...
Leadership Is Self-Development—Whether You Realize It or Not

Leadership Is Self-Development—Whether You Realize It or Not

by Beth Strathman | May 1, 2025 | leadership as self-development

Here’s the truth most don’t say out loud: leadership isn’t only about guiding and directing others. It’s mostly about mastering yourself. You might have stepped into a leadership role thinking it was all about solving team problems, meeting KPIs, and helping others...
Are You Empowering or Enabling? How to Lead with Accountability and Respect

Are You Empowering or Enabling? How to Lead with Accountability and Respect

by Beth Strathman | Apr 29, 2025 | leadership, leadership skills

(The following is an updated post based on a blog entry I wrote in March 2011.) Introduction: Are You Avoiding the Hard Conversations? Have you ever found yourself tiptoeing around an underperforming employee, hoping the situation will improve on its own? Maybe...
The Leadership Game-Changer: Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart

The Leadership Game-Changer: Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart

by Beth Strathman | Mar 4, 2025 | self-awareness, behavior, beliefs, communication, emotional intelligence, leadership

Leadership is a multifaceted role that goes beyond strategy and decision-making. At it’s core, leadership is about inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where people thrive. Unfortunately, what most leaders fail to grasp is that...
How to Lead Confidently from Any Stance in Kantor’s 4 Player Model

How to Lead Confidently from Any Stance in Kantor’s 4 Player Model

by Beth Strathman | Jan 8, 2025 | leadership, communication, psychological safety, team, team environment, team leader

Traditionally, organizations saw leadership ability as top-down, assertive and directive because it was based on a masculine military model. However, more often today, the notion of effective leadership qualities has expanded to include a mix of both “masculine” and...
Discover How to Enhance Team Communication with Kantor’s 4 Player Model

Discover How to Enhance Team Communication with Kantor’s 4 Player Model

by Beth Strathman | Dec 3, 2024 | leadership, communication, psychological safety, team

In today’s complex and fast-paced work environments, effective communication with teams is paramount for success. When your team understands the communication dynamics occurring during team meetings and even in ad hoc conversations, psychological safety can...
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