by Beth Strathman | Jun 16, 2025 | leadership as self-development, leadership
Have you ever had a moment—maybe quiet and brief—when you sensed that your life, your leadership, was heading somewhere important? A glimpse of purpose, even if you couldn’t quite put it into words? That’s not just wishful thinking. That’s a spark of destiny....
by Beth Strathman | May 13, 2025 | change, evolve, leadership
There’s a moment in every leader’s journey when the question becomes unavoidable: Am I really contributing something here—or am simply marking time? Maybe you’ve felt it in a team meeting that lacked spark, during a performance review that didn’t quite land, or...
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...
