How to Stay Connected to Your Passion While in a Leadership Role

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Being promoted to a leadership role is often seen as the pinnacle of success. It is a recognition of your skills, hard work, and dedication to your craft. However, you may find that being a leader means spending more time in meetings, and spending less time on the work you love doing. This can be […]

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If You Want it Done Right, Don’t Do it Yourself: A Leader’s Guide to Delegating

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Effective delegation is a crucial skill for any leader. Delegating tasks to your team members not only helps in better time management but also helps in developing the skills of your team members. However, many leaders feel hesitant to delegate work as they fear that the quality of work might not meet their expectations. (How […]

5 Signs Your Leadership Style is the Problem

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Is your leadership style inspiring your team to succeed, or is it hindering their success? If you’ve noticed a drop in productivity, low employee engagement, or higher turnover on your team, you may be quick to blame your staff or other external factors. However, in order to be an effective leader, it’s important to be […]

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How to Lead When You Never Aspired to Be a Leader

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Many people find themselves in leadership roles unexpectedly. Maybe you started out as an individual contributor and gradually assumed more responsibility. Or perhaps you were asked to step into a leadership role to fill a sudden gap. Regardless of the circumstances, leading when you never aspired to be a leader can be challenging. In this […]

Do You Need a Leadership Coach or a Career Coach?

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If you’re at a crossroads in your career, you might be thinking about hiring a coach. But what type of coach do you need? While leadership coaching and career coaching may have some overlap, they are two distinct fields designed to help you with a different set of challenges and goals. So it’s important that […]

LaToya Jordan, Founder of Lead By Design Lab

“Momming” Gone Wrong: A Lesson in Leadership

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During a recent work trip, I had a bit of a parenting fail. But, if I’m honest, it turned out to be a great lesson for leaders about how to adapt when things don’t go as planned. As you know if you’ve been following me for a while, I travel a lot for work. And […]

5 Decision-Making Tips for Leaders

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Decision-making is a critical skill to develop as a leader. Decisive leaders are more effective at executing plans, achieving goals, and driving the organization forward. When you’re stuck in limbo trying to make a decision, you’re keeping yourself and your team stagnant. As Brian Tracy said, “Almost any decision is better than no decision at […]

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5 Steps to Create a Culture of Inclusivity within Your Team

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Diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords – they have a real impact on business growth. Studies have repeatedly shown that organizations that prioritize inclusivity see higher revenue growth, greater innovation, and improved employee retention. So, how can you make sure you’re creating an inclusive environment within your team or organization? Here are 5 steps to […]

A Personal Story in Reverence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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A few months ago, I went on a work trip to Memphis to facilitate an immersive Design Thinking experience for a great group of leaders. What I didn’t know when I left for the trip was that I would be facilitating a day-long session inside the National Civil Rights Museum. I also did not realize […]

LaToya Jordan, Leadership Coach

5 Signs it’s Time to Hire a Leadership Coach

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How do you know when it’s time to hire a leadership coach? What exactly does a leadership coach do, anyway? If you’re an executive in a corporate role, non-profit, higher ed, or even as an entrepreneur, you may have considered working with a coach – but you probably have some questions. So let’s break down […]