5 Things Strong Leaders Do

Abraham Lincoln was not afraid of powerful egos and competing opinions. He teaches me five things strong leaders do.

The Leader's WorkTommy KiedisJanuary 31, 2018Career Development, advice, LeadershipComment

The Leader of the Future

Frances Hesselbein has said, “Leadership is a matter of how to be . . . not how to do.” Mrs. Hesselbein’s offers a 30-point checklist for a successful journey to the future. The list is worth the price of the book (and more). Here are ten points of the thirty she mentions.

Servant Leadership: Tough Times & One Lovely Action

An unprecedented moment and an uncommon act of kindness reveal the nature of servant leadership and 3 practical steps to improve it.

The Leader's WorkTommy KiedisDecember 7, 2017Leadership, Lessons from history, Leading in crisisComment

7 Symptoms of the Overconfident (and what to do about it)

Leadership overconfidence . . . it’s like walking off the cliff. But you don’t have to fall. Here are 7 symptoms of the overconfident and more importantly, how to overcome it.

The Leader's LifeTommy KiedisNovember 9, 2017Leadership, leadership assessment, Lessons from historyComment

10 Assessment Questions Leaders Must Ask

Leaders who get better ask questions. Here are 10 assessment questions every leader should ask.

The Leader's WorkTommy KiedisNovember 1, 2017Leadership, advice, Career Development Comments

How Leaders Thrive In Hardships

God’s encounter with Joshua is reminiscent of Lincoln and his Gettysburg Address. Few words—major impact! In this brief encounter we learn seven important truths that help Christian leaders thrive in the face of hardships.

Three People Every Leader Encounters

Every leader will meet three people who will make or break her. Dr. Henry Cloud provides brilliant counsel for the encounter.

The Leader's WorkTommy KiedisOctober 4, 2017Leadership, Leadership lessons, Character Comment

The Best Leader We Ever Had!

What makes a leader stand out as "the best leader we ever had"? Here's a great story and 5 traits of excellent leadership from legendary journalist Charles Kuralt.

The Leader's LifeTommy KiedisSeptember 19, 2017Leadership, Servant Leadership, Leadership lessonsComment

Two Words That Make A World Of Difference

Every leader can build a stronger team, garner respect, and accomplish more by employing these two simple words.

The Leader's WorkTommy KiedisSeptember 14, 2017Leadership, Leadership development, Life of the LeaderComment

Eight Simple Tests For Spotting Potential Leaders

Here are eight tests for spotting potential leaders. They come from John Mott, a man who spent 60 years perfecting the craft.