Leadership doesn’t belong to those who occupy any particular role! It belongs to anyone who — from our TJA definition — “influences and motivates people to achieve a shared vision and improve an organization”.

The heart of leadership is intention — you cannot lead if you have no direction in mind for yourself and others to follow. But intention can become fixed in people’s minds as expectation, a hardened belief that something will happen vs an open-minded commitment to a purpose.

Getting to the next level of performance for you, your team, or your organization almost always requires a deep learning curve.

As leaders we are going to run into moments that need bravery — where emotional or political stakes are high, there’s disagreement, and a feeling of risk for at least one person.

How to have a decision-making conversation.

How to have a planning conversation.

How to have a problem solving conversation.

How to have a vision conversation.

Wisdom from 12 leaders on how they lead when there is no certainty.