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...
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...
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...
by Beth Strathman | Nov 6, 2024 | communication, leadership, psychological safety, team
You’ll rarely have the perfect mix of people on your team. But keep in mind that the very best teams focus on their interactions with each other and with stakeholders. So, keep recruiting the best people possible for your team, and use this secret for building a...
by Beth Strathman | Oct 4, 2024 | authentic, awareness, behavior, beliefs, leader, leadership, leadership training, mindset, professional development plan, self-awareness
Do you see leadership as the entitlement and privilege of status or as a responsibility to others? Your leadership style is shaped by what you prioritize: the status and privilege of your position or the responsibility you have to serve others. True leadership isn’t...