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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…

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 Four Pillars of Transformational Leadership

Laurel Ross February 24, 2024 No Comments

Transformational leadership is more than just a style of management; it’s a catalyst for organizational change, growth, and success. At its core are four essential pillars that leaders must master…

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…

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…

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…

Category: change management; resistance

Our Bold Imagination: Where Transformational Leadership Begins

Whatever Happened to Servant Leadership?

Why Transformation Needs Proven Leaders

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 Four Pillars of Transformational Leadership

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

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Transformational Leadership

The Basics of Transformational Leadership

Overcoming Change Resistance

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