The Worst Leaders Are These…
(And No, It’s Not You) Let’s set the stage clearly: If you’re here right now, reading these words, reflecting deeply, and choosing to remain open-minded, you’ve already positioned yourself far ahead of the most insidious kind of leader out there. So, who exactly are these undesirable leaders? They aren’t always the loud, overbearing figures, nor […]
My Boss Has the EQ of a Pea Brain
(And Here’s How I’m Dealing With It) Let’s just call it what it is: Some bosses have the emotional intelligence of a soggy sandwich. Or worse — a pea brain rattling around in a giant, clueless head. If you know, you know. You ask a simple question and get a condescending grunt. You bring a […]
The Core Leadership Skills for 2030
Are You Future-Ready? Let’s get one thing straight—leadership is no longer about how many people report to you or how many KPIs you hit. It’s about how you show up, how you inspire, and how ready you are to adapt, evolve, and lead through constant change. At LeadershipHQ, we’ve been watching the leadership landscape shift—and […]
The Ones Who Actually Get It
Let’s give it up for the leaders who don’t just sit at the top—they lift others up from there. These legends aren’t here to play safe. They’re here to make a damn difference. Welcome to Top Leaders Tuesday, where we spotlight the trailblazers, rule-breakers, and impact-makers leading with courage, kindness, and zero tolerance for BS. […]
Why the Smartest Leaders Are Using AI (and Not Losing Themselves in It)
You Weren’t Born to Be a Robot. Let’s be honest—leadership today? It’s a wild mix of fast-paced change, endless to-do lists, and digital overload. So if you’re using AI to help you breathe, lead, and get sh*t done—good. Smart move. Because you didn’t come this far to become a task machine. You’re here to lead […]
The 5 Biggest Regrets HR Leaders Have in Leadership Development
What they wish they did more of, sooner, and louder. 1. “I Wish We’d Stopped Waiting for ‘Ready’” — And Started Developing Potential Early.** Too many HR teams wait until someone’s a ‘perfect fit’ before giving them leadership development. Newsflash: There is no perfect fit. Leadership isn’t about readiness — it’s about willingness. By the […]
Leadership is a Way of Being, Not a Role
🌟 Welcome to the Weekly Leadership Skills Series by LeadershipHQ Let’s start with a truth bomb: leadership has nothing to do with titles, lanyards, or how many direct reports you manage. Leadership is how you choose to show up — especially when it’s hard. Especially when no one is watching. At LeadershipHQ, we believe leadership […]
We’ve Got a Problem
By Sonia McDonald | Speaker, Coach & CEO of LeadershipHQ Let’s not sugarcoat this: If you can’t clearly articulate your vision, mission, and values, then I’m calling it—you’re flying blind. You can have all the fancy strategy decks, KPIs, and buzzwords in the world, but if your people don’t know where you’re going, why it […]
And What It Taught Me About Leadership
There are leadership lessons you learn from books. And there are leadership lessons you learn from surviving a real-life walking, talking, chaos-generating sociopath. Guess which ones stick harder? Let me set the scene: Ever had that client or leader? You know — the one who could charm a room and burn it to the ground […]
The Wrong Advice Can Cost You More Than Money
Real Talk: What I’ve Learned After 17 Years of Building a Business That Lasts Let’s get one thing straight — I’ve spent nearly two decades building leaders and businesses that actually work.We’ve coached thousands. We created amazing 100’s of teams and organisations. I’ve also made many mistakes, some of which were caused by bad advice […]