Conflict Management Skills for Leaders
Humans lean into conflict naturally. It is how this conflict is resolved which defines the future of the situation. Even in a professional setting, conflict can arise as people have differing opinions and personalities. When taking on the role of a leader, it is...
Thank You to My Syosset HS Head Coaches
I was reading recently of some of the legendary high school coaches of all time. Great stories of men and women who have dedicated their lives for the opportunity and responsibility to influence a young person for life through the power of coaching! Pretty strong...
The Great Man Theory of Leadership
Throughout history, people have tried to answer the question: what makes a great leader? Arguments arose from this question, addressing the distinction between nature vs. nurture, and whether a person is born with leadership abilities, or learns them from their...
Leadership Traps to Avoid
Leadership is about taking action to bring about change. It can be to produce better results. It can be to change the culture or environment in your company. It can be about establishing a core set of values. It certainly is about getting your team to buy-in to...
Tips for a Successful Start as a New Leader
You have just been hired as the new vice president for development at the state’s leading public university. You have earned this job from a national search with hundreds over very qualified candidates because of your expertise, experience and success. You have...
Non-Positional Leadership: A Different Approach
Non-Positional Leadership refers to any leadership initiative taken outside of any traditional leadership role (such as boss, manager, etc.). Have you ever taken responsibility of a situation when you weren’t technically named the leader? You could have taken a...
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
As people realize there is more to being a leader than simply having delegation skills and strong hunches, the focus shifts towards an individual’s ability to relate and interact with those they are supposedly leading. Emotional intelligence is a key component to...
How Good is Your Fundraising Shop
We all strive to have a “best-in class” fundraising operation at the organizations we represent. We want to raise the most money, be the most efficient, provide the greatest return on investment, make the biggest impact and give our volunteers something to brag...
Leadership: Finding Balance
Leaders must find balance! It seems like I have been leading my entire life! I was promoted into a leadership position at age 24 at a major institution and I have been leading ever since. I have led the fundraising operations at major organizations such as the...
How Playing a Sports Can Provide Lifelong Leadership Skills
In today’s job market, applicants face fierce competition for jobs and they must go above and beyond the traditional measures in order to be a legitimate candidate. It is more important now than ever that individuals are able to exercise leadership abilities even when...