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Why 90% of Innovation Fails — and the 10% That Never Does

Laurel Ross December 9, 2025 No Comments

The Innovation Paradox Here’s a statistic that should stop every executive in their tracks: in 2024–2025, between 70% and 90% of corporate digital-transformation and innovation programs still fail to deliver…

Our Bold Imagination: Where Transformational Leadership Begins

Laurel Ross March 16, 2025 No Comments

Every great change begins with a single, audacious image in the mind. A skyscraper piercing the clouds, a movement that shifts culture, a life transformed beyond recognition—all start as flickers…

Whatever Happened to Servant Leadership?

Laurel Ross March 4, 2025 No Comments

In the not-so-distant past, Servant Leadership was the gold standard for progressive leaders. Coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in the 1970s, it flipped traditional leadership on its head, urging leaders…

Why Transformation Needs Proven Leaders

Laurel Ross February 24, 2025 No Comments

The U.S. labor market hums along—143,000 jobs added in January, unemployment at 4.0%, wages up 4.1%. Yet beneath the numbers, a quiet scramble unfolds. Companies race to pivot—digital overhauls, hybrid…

The Crucible of Leadership 2025

Laurel Ross January 21, 2025 No Comments

Wherever you stand on the recent U.S. election, one thing is clear: leadership is defined by moments of challenge. These pivotal moments demand not only decisive action but also a…

Clear Communication: The Final Pillar of Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross May 4, 2024 No Comments

Few skills are as crucial in Transformational Leadership as the ability to communicate effectively. Clear Communications stands as the fourth pillar of leadership, alongside strategic focus, egoless role-modeling, and defined…

The Art of Defined Decision-Making: The Third Pillar of Transformational leadership

Laurel Ross May 4, 2024 No Comments

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, effective leadership often boils down to the ability to make sound decisions. Defined Decision-Making stands tall as one of the four pillars of leadership,…

Embracing Egoless Role-Modeling: The Second Pillar of Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross April 28, 2024 No Comments

Let me say a few words about the word “ego.” Many people think that ego means arrogance, aggression, or hubris (pride). I use the word ego to describe the operating…

Mastering Strategic Focus: The First Pillar of Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross March 7, 2024 No Comments

Strategic Focus is the cornerstone of our Four Pillars, arguably the most crucial for achieving ongoing and increasing success. Many companies fall into the trap of distraction, prioritizing day-to-day demands…

The AI-Powered Leader: Transformational Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Laurel Ross December 7, 2023 No Comments

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and groundbreaking innovations, the world of leadership is at a crossroads. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a formidable disruptor, reshaping the…

The Enneagram for Business

Laurel Ross August 17, 2023 No Comments

In the evolving world of business, where soft skills and team dynamics have become integral to success, understanding oneself and one’s colleagues has never been more vital. Enter the Enneagram:…

Igniting Innovation: How Transformational Leadership Sparks Breakthrough Ideas

Laurel Ross June 19, 2023 No Comments

Innovation is the lifeblood of organizations in today’s rapidly evolving world. It is the driving force behind growth, competitiveness, and long-term success. But innovation doesn’t happen by chance. It requires…

Five Key Indicators for Ethical Leadership

Laurel Ross May 6, 2023 No Comments

Transformational leaders understand that development and motivation are essential for organizations to achieve their fullest potential. While transformational leadership can be an effective way to create positive change within an…

How Brain Science Supports Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross April 10, 2023 No Comments

Transformational leadership has long been recognized for its positive impact on organizational growth, employee engagement, and innovation. In recent years, researchers have delved into the fascinating world of neuroscience to…

The Top 3 Reasons Change Efforts Fail — and How Transformational Leadership Can Help

Laurel Ross March 25, 2023 No Comments

Change is inevitable, yet change efforts often fail to deliver the intended results. In fact, studies[1] have shown that approximately 70% of change initiatives fail to meet their objectives. Among…

Managing Change Resistance through Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross February 25, 2023 No Comments

Even though change is inevitable, people can sometimes meet it with resistance. Whether it is a new company strategy, a change in leadership, or a shift in organizational structure, change…

Leading by Example

Laurel Ross February 19, 2023 No Comments

Transformational leadership is a leadership style that focuses on inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential. One of the most important aspects of transformational leadership is leading by…

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross February 11, 2023 2 Comments

Self-awareness is at the core of transformational leadership. To be an effective leader who inspires and transforms others, it is essential to have a deep understanding of one’s own values,…

The Basics of Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross February 6, 2023 No Comments

What IS transformational leadership? Transformational leadership is an approach to leadership that inspires and motivates individuals to achieve their full potential. This approach is characterized by a focus on personal…

Why Leadership Coaching Matters

Laurel Ross January 24, 2021 3 Comments

In the past ten years, Executive or Leadership coaching has gone from being viewed with skepticism to a business trend that garners over 1 billion dollars each year. What is…

Overcoming Change Resistance

Laurel Ross December 18, 2020 No Comments

I walk my dogs every morning: rain or shine, wind or heat, I walk my dogs every morning. And every morning I experience some form of change resistance. Now, don’t…

Leaders: Are you Willing to Take a Half-Step?

Laurel Ross April 25, 2018 No Comments

The news media are crowded with stories of crises in leadership. Politics, financial institutions, Universities, businesses, healthcare and religious organizations flounder, searching for an approach, a strategy that will…

Knowing Beyond Knowing: Intuition

Laurel Ross July 6, 2015 No Comments

Intuition is a popular subject these days. References to it saturate social media. I see everything from advice on how to improve my intuition, to tests to discover whether or…

Here’s the Choice: Do Your Best!

Laurel Ross April 1, 2015 1 Comment

Last Monday, Alberto Zamora arrived home later than usual. He opened his garage door and drove in. He was eager to see his wife and new baby daughter after a…

Remember the Clue!

Laurel Ross March 23, 2015 No Comments

It’s the lightening round at the end of the game. You still have one chance to pull out the win. The words fly onto your screen from right and left:…

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Why 90% of Innovation Fails — and the 10% That Never Does

Our Bold Imagination: Where Transformational Leadership Begins

Whatever Happened to Servant Leadership?

Why Transformation Needs Proven Leaders

The Crucible of Leadership 2025

Clear Communication: The Final Pillar of Transformational Leadership

The Art of Defined Decision-Making: The Third Pillar of Transformational leadership

Embracing Egoless Role-Modeling: The Second Pillar of Transformational Leadership

Mastering Strategic Focus: The First Pillar of Transformational Leadership

The AI-Powered Leader: Transformational Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

The Enneagram for Business

Igniting Innovation: How Transformational Leadership Sparks Breakthrough Ideas

Five Key Indicators for Ethical Leadership

How Brain Science Supports Transformational Leadership

The Top 3 Reasons Change Efforts Fail — and How Transformational Leadership Can Help

Managing Change Resistance through Transformational Leadership

Leading by Example

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Transformational Leadership

The Basics of Transformational Leadership

Why Leadership Coaching Matters

Overcoming Change Resistance

Leaders: Are you Willing to Take a Half-Step?

Knowing Beyond Knowing: Intuition

Here’s the Choice: Do Your Best!

Remember the Clue!

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