Articles
What Are Your Warning Signs?
Leaders may reach a point where rest and self-care need to take precedent in their lives. It's time to take note of what's going on in your life mentally and physically!
Tracy Johnson dives into some warning signs that you can recognize in yourself and your teammates...
Grappling With Uncertainty
We often use a phrase at InitiativeOne: "Leaders must become comfortable with being uncomfortable." When I hear this phrase, my mind goes toward the discomfort of uncertainty. Uncertainty is somewhat of a fear of mine. The general idea of discomfort rarely scares...
"Just Be Nice"
Many leaders want to be nice. There is something faux-admirable in such a pursuit. However, niceness doesn't carry the weight that we think it does. Its real-world application falls short of the mark when leading effectively or influencing others toward positive accountability or a...
Work & Play
People frequently ask me to define life balance and a healthy relationship between work and home! Many individuals view life balance sort of like a teeter-totter! While one side is active, the other side is inactive! In this view, the goal is to balance the two, so equal time...
Is Accountability Actually Important?
Yes! Accountability is the foundation of every high-functioning team and healthy culture. The main distinguishing factor between good teams and great teams is how they make decisions and solve problems. The best way to improve these two critical factors to...
