“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. It’s got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion.” -Theodore Hesburgh, President of the University of Notre Dame Every leader needs a vision. It is the guidepost with which you lead your life, your team, and your […]

Goal setting. This is a topic that comes up way too frequently for us and our clients, and we’re guessing it does for you too. You’ve probably heard it all too often—“begin with the end in mind!,” “set SMART goals!”, “they’ll help you track your progress!” But what you probably don’t get as much (unsolicited!!) […]

In our recent blog post, HR and The Need For Leadership Development Solutions, we talked about the urgent need for effective leadership development solutions, and how the solutions that are being offered in the programs out there today are – in certain areas – missing the mark. Being aware of a need for leadership development […]

The need for leadership development solutions is intensifying every day and is a subject that should be of concern to all organizations, regardless of industry or size. Why? Well, that’s what we’re here to talk about this week! We’re also going to discuss the various traps companies can get caught in when engaging in any […]

Every year, millions of Americans come together in celebration of the day we adopted the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. Whether its a BBQ, attending a parade, setting off fireworks or something more low-key, we’ve all participated in some way or another to honor what this day means to us. So what does it […]

As a growing company, one of the many challenges you’ll face in your capacity as a leader, HR professional – or really any member of the organization tasked with making this call – is deciding whether or not to seek outside help on a project, and when. After you’ve determined you do need to hire […]

There is a wealth of data to suggest that among the top reasons why employees get frustrated at work, feeling out of the loop on decisions that bear an impact on them ranks as pretty high. According to a 2014 About.com survey, employees cite a lack of communication from management on the constant changes happening […]

There is so much discussion about women in the workplace today - about the need for more presence of women in high-level leadership roles, the need to transition away from the traditional structure of white males at the top, and the benefits of a workforce that is more representative of a variety of experiences and [...]

After many years in any career, you start to see trends and themes in your work.  One of the trends we have seen over the years is that no amount of consulting, training, or coaching will have a positive and lasting impact on a team when there is a non-performing team member (or members) who [...]

At Energize Leadership we work with a lot of badass leaders. We notice those who shine most brightly and love their lives are those who consciously and actively lead all areas of their life. They are playing the game of life in a way that ensures they show up, play well, live well and live […]