Organizations go through various challenges and difficulties, and during these hard times, it can be easy to lose sight of the company's purpose and values. However, fostering a strong sense of organizational purpose and values during tough times can be a crucial anchor for employees, helping keep everyone focused on what truly matters. In this article, we'll explore how organizations can foster their purpose and values during hard times and...
A Note to Mental Health Professionals As a therapist, you are always looking for ways to help your clients achieve their goals and to help them lead fulfilling lives. However, as clients near the end of their therapy journey, it can be challenging to know the next step. This is where referring them to a leaderologist can be incredibly helpful. While therapy focuses on the past and present, leaderology focuses on the present and future. However,...
Why Vision is More Important than Mission: A Leadership Perspective Leaders are the "keepers of the vision." This is true individually or organizationally speaking. As a leader, it is essential to clearly understand what you want to achieve and how you plan to get there. Two common terms in organizational strategy are "mission" and "vision." While both terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct differences and uniquely shape an...
The Benefits and Importance of Organizational Development for Improving Business Performance and Effectiveness Organizational development (OD) is a field of study that focuses on improving the effectiveness and health of organizations. It encompasses a wide range of theories, processes, and techniques applied to help organizations change and improve. OD can involve interventions at various levels, such as individual, team, or organizational...
The Importance of Quality Strategic Planning in Leadership Strategic planning can be a challenging task for some organizations. A lack of confidence in the facts and an inability to cause and effect a situation can make the process even more difficult. To ensure the success of an organization, it's essential to understand the basics of strategic planning. Here are a few things to keep in mind when starting the process. First, it's crucial to...
I need to start this by saying that I have a deep and personal appreciation for credit unions, having had several opportunities to interact with them over the years. As a long-time credit union member, I am always impressed by the ease and convenience of doing business. As a former marketing analyst at a major credit union in my state, I was impressed by their commitment to serving their members and their focus on community development. As a...
A Tool for Effective Communication and Employee Engagement Validation Exchange Theory is a leadership practice of organizational currency. It involves checking the validity and accuracy of something in exchange for recognition and affirmation of the worker, their efforts, feelings, and opinions. This practice can significantly improve organizational communication, goal traction, engagement, performance management, quality control, and...
As the economy continues to fluctuate, there is growing concern that the recession may deepen. In times of economic uncertainty, organizations often pull back on expenses such as marketing and training. However, when it comes to leadership development, cutting back can be a costly mistake. The warning here is to ensure that you hire a true leadership-educated professional for your development needs.Here are five reasons why investing in...
I have had several readers and listeners (of the podcast) mention being laid off recently. A couple of these individuals have asked what I (as a business owner) might suggest for someone trying to position themselves as a competitive candidate. Job searching can be daunting, but with the right approach, you can increase your chances of landing your dream job. To make sure you position yourself as a strong candidate, consider the following...
The Difference between Transformational and Pseudo-Transformational Leadership Transformational Leadership Leadership is a complex concept, with various styles and theorems that are better than others. Among these, transformational leadership stands out as the most promising, especially if effectiveness and validity are what we aim for. Transformational leadership is seen as a leadership approach that causes a change in individuals and social...
