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What’s the title of your leadership story?

McKee President. CEO. Executive Director. These are titles that many people who read SmartBrief on Leadership aspire to. However, focusing on a title as an accomplishment is less productive than earning one by stacking up accomplishments. A title alone doesn’t make you special; you earn one by being special. A title does, however, distinguish you.ContinueContinue reading “What’s the title of your leadership story?”

Best Practices for Employers During the 2023-24 Flu and Virus Season

Fall and winter are when viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were the main causes of severe respiratory disease during these times of year. Although some people have mild symptoms when they catch the flu or RSV, others get sick enoughContinueContinue reading “Best Practices for Employers During the 2023-24 Flu and Virus Season”

Hallmarks of Ethical Leadership (Part 3)

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Hallmarks of Ethical Leadership Part 1and Part 2, I shared 6 special qualities, behaviors and outcomes that define ethical leadership. This week Linda will share three more. These are intentional actions ethical leaders take to stay competent as things change around them. Ethical Awareness How well is your organization navigatingContinueContinue reading “Hallmarks of Ethical Leadership (Part 3)”

5 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for a Flood

With the increasing likelihood of extreme weather events, businesses must develop flood preparation plans that save lives and financial resources. This instructional and informative post explores how business owners can protect their property from flooding and minimize damage in unfortunate events. Here are five incredible ways businesses can prepare for a flood. Assess Your FloodContinueContinue reading “5 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for a Flood”

Why Falling In Love With Your Title Is Bad For Your Leadership

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the most common ways they are recognized is by their title. Titles like CEO, manager, or supervisor are used to indicate a person’s level of authority and responsibility within an organization. However, it is important to remember that a title is not what makes aContinueContinue reading “Why Falling In Love With Your Title Is Bad For Your Leadership”