And It’s a Leadership Wake-Up Call
It’s 9:03 a.m. Someone logs into Slack. Calendar: filled. Keyboard: tapping. Outlook: open. Presence: active. But what’s really happening? If you’re leading a team right now, you may be witnessing what looks like productivity — but isn’t. It’s called ghostworking. A recent Fast Company article revealed some startling stats: 🧑💻 58% of U.S. employees say […]
A Leadership Story About Power, Ego, and the Real Risk at the Top
It started with a glance. Not the kind that says “good job.” The kind that says “watch yourself.” Two of the most senior executives in the company had locked horns—again. What started as a disagreement over a product launch escalated into a cold war that spanned meetings, strategy days, and Slack channels. The CEO, a […]
Leadership with Lewis
Leadership with Lewis: What I (a Very Good Boy) Can Teach You About Leadership By Lewis the Fluffy CEO (Chief Joy Officer) Woof woof! Hi there, I’m Lewis. You might think I’m just a cute ball of fluff with a squeaky toy, but let me tell you—I’ve got some serious leadership chops. I may not […]
Stop Managing. Start Leading with Impact
Let’s cut to the chase: management keeps the engine running, but leadership? That’s the spark that ignites lasting change. If your calendar is packed with task updates, status meetings, and endless firefighting, you’re likely managing. But leading? That’s about something deeper. It’s about influence, clarity, courage, and the kind of connection that changes people, not […]
Unleashing Bold Leadership with LeadershipHQ
Welcome to the big leagues with LeadershipHQ! Get ready to unleash your leadership potential with our award-winning, cost-effective new services. Whether you’re the head honcho in the C-suite or a rising star on the leadership horizon, our tailored offerings are designed to catapult you into a realm of transformative leadership. Step into our suite of […]
High-Performing Teams Aren’t Built on Fluff — They’re Built on Standards
Let’s get one thing straight: hype doesn’t build teams. Fluff won’t fuel performance. And no, the occasional pizza party won’t create a sustainable culture. If you want a high-performing team? You need standards. Non-negotiable, unapologetic, and clearly communicated standards. Why Fluff Fails We’ve all seen it. Leaders who rely on motivational quotes, bean bags, and […]
The Best Companies Do This
(And You Should Too) You want to know what separates the good companies from the great ones? The ones people rave about on Glassdoor, tag on LinkedIn, and actually love working for? Spoiler alert: It’s not the ping-pong tables. It’s not the kombucha on tap. It’s not even the fancy titles or the beanbags in […]
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 […]
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 […]