Posts by Jyl
The Gen Z Leadership Advantage
I recently read a rather startling and disappointing article on LinkedIn. A recent Workforce Confidence survey found that while nearly 7 in 10 employees say they’d consider quitting because of a bad boss, only about 30% of individual contributors say they want to become a people manager in the next few years. Burnout is a…
Read MoreThe Dynamic Leadership Your Business Craves
Is your business just surviving, or is it truly thriving? For many entrepreneurs, the daily grind feels like an uphill battle. A sobering statistic reveals that over 60% of businesses fail within the first five years. The difference between sinking and swimming often comes down to one critical factor: leadership. Not just any leadership, but…
Read MoreContinued Learning in Business: Why Curiosity Leads to Growth
Running a business comes with constant motion. You are managing people, meeting deadlines, solving challenges, and trying to stay ahead. In the middle of all this, learning can easily slip down the priority list. It feels like something you will get to eventually, when things settle. But continued learning in business is not just a…
Read MoreThe Human-Centered C-Suite: Five Shifts Redefining Leadership in 2025
Anyone in the C-suite knows the feeling. The decisions carry more weight, the stakes are higher, and the spotlight is constant. It’s an immense challenge that has always required experience and a sharp mind. But there’s a shift happening. The playbook that brought leaders to the top is being rewritten for 2025. The most effective…
Read MoreWhen Values Align, Everything Changes
In today’s fast-moving business landscape, success is no longer just about having a solid strategy or the right tools. It is about alignment. It is about people working from a shared sense of purpose, where leadership, culture, and values all point in the same direction. This kind of clarity is not just a nice-to-have. It…
Read MoreLead With Your Energy
Leadership isn’t about fitting into a certain mold. It’s not about being the loudest in the room or having a certain title. It’s about understanding how you naturally contribute and then showing up with that energy on purpose. Every person leads in a different way. Some bring vision. Some bring structure. Some bring harmony, momentum,…
Read MoreMake Your Company Transferrable
Have you ever thought about what would happen to your business if you stepped away? Whether it’s for a vacation, an emergency, or a future exit, learning how to make your company transferable is key to building a sustainable business. A truly resilient company can operate and grow without being dependent on you, the founder.…
Read MoreLeadership Development for Rank-and-File Employees: Start Leading Where You Are
Leadership skills development isn’t just about having a title. It’s about the mindset, habits, and impact you create in your role. I’ve worked with many professionals, and one thing I’ve learned is that leadership starts long before you’re given a management position. It begins when you take ownership of your work, inspire others, and build…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do In the Next 90 Days?
Happy New Year! Like many of you, I always look forward to turning the calendar and launching a new year. Each new year seems to bring a sort of magic with it–new opportunities, goals to achieve, exciting adventures, new people to meet, and so on. I have revised how I set goals in recent years. …
Read MoreThe ROI of Leadership Development
The first time I saw the profound impact of leadership development on a company, I was working with a team that had exceptional skills but struggled with direction. It wasn’t due to a lack of effort or capability. It was a leadership gap, and it was affecting everyone’s work. Once we started focusing on leadership…
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