Why We Created Best Mondays™
Because leadership doesn’t fail in strategy. It fails on Monday morning. For decades, leadership development has been designed in the wrong place. Mid-week workshops. Quarterly offsites. Leadership theory discussed in comfortable rooms far removed from the real pressures of leadership. Would you love to have the best Mondays? In those environments, leadership looks easy. But […]
Leadership Clarity: When It Matters Most – Want to be an Early Adopter?
Why Leaders Need Support in the Moments That Actually Matter Leadership is often described as a privilege. And it is. But there is another truth about leadership that is discussed far less often. Leadership can be deeply isolating. Leaders are expected to stay calm when situations are unclear. Decisive when the stakes are high. Composed […]
Award-Winning Public Leadership Programs Launched
After 30 years working with leaders, we’ve learned this: Leadership doesn’t fail in strategy. It fails in moments. The conversation you avoid. The decision you delay. The pressure you carry alone. These programs are designed to help you lead those moments better. Public Leadership Programs Group Coaching and Courses with Sonia McDonald Two cohorts. One […]
Trillion-Dollar Leadership Starts Here
Trillion-Dollar Leadership Starts in the Smallest Moments Let’s be honest. Most people think trillion-dollar businesses are built on strategy. They’re not. They’re built on leadership. Not the polished keynote version. Not the values deck no one reads. Not the poster on the wall. Real leadership. The kind that shows up under pressure. In uncertainty. In […]
Do You Really Need a Marketing Leadership Council – Or Courageous Marketing Leadership?
If you’re leading marketing in a B2B organization today, you’ve almost certainly heard of a Marketing Leadership Council or even the historic CEB Marketing Leadership Council. These councils promise access to elite peers, research, and frameworks. For many leaders, they sound like the missing piece in an increasingly complex marketing world. But the real question […]
HR’s 2030 Challenge: Be Legendary or Be Forgotten
Let’s cut to the chase: HR isn’t just about hiring and firing anymore. It’s about steering the ship through the stormy seas of the modern workplace—and let me tell you, the waters are choppy. With the 2030 horizon fast approaching, I’ve been in the trenches with Senior People & Culture/HR leaders lately. What is the […]
7 Reasons Why You Can’t Get a Leadership Role
Here’s the hard truth: the world can’t afford a leadership gap. We face unprecedented challenges—technological disruption, burnout, climate crises, and shifting workforce dynamics. The solution? More leaders. Leaders who are bold, strategic, and willing to do the hard work of inspiring others. Leadership isn’t about power or titles—it’s about service and influence. It’s about showing […]
How to Be a Super Leader
Being a Super Leader will make a Great Difference in your Life Are you equipped to navigate any leadership challenge in a world filled with exceptional leaders and individuals? You might be thrust into a leadership role and constantly question yourself: Do I have what it takes? Am I a leader? I so hear you […]
Importance of Development When Transitioning New Leaders
When placed into executive roles, by promotion or otherwise, 50-70% of those executives fail in their first 18 months. This is a shocking statistic from research gathered by the Corporate Executive Board, and it is needlessly high. So, why is this happening, and what’s the solution? Also how often do we promote people too soon […]
Character – The Foundation of Great Leadership
English is a funny language. There is a vast difference between being a character and showing character. When we describe a person as “a real character,” we generally mean they are a bit quirky or unusual, perhaps with very distinctive mannerisms or attributes. In this use, it’s not necessarily a term we would associate with […]