The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

Effective Leadership Strategies to Boost Your Business

Your Values Statement Serves as Your House Rules

Your Values Statement Serves as Your House Rules

We have all seen values statements hanging on the walls of various organizations. They're usually nicely framed and tastefully hung for all who pass by to see. However, other than knowing the executive team developed them as part of a strategic planning effort, most of us who walk by our own organization's values statement rarely understand its purpose - other than serving as a nice piece of artwork.
What Have You Learned From an Employee Today?

What Have You Learned From an Employee Today?

Today following a leadership training program, I learned from a client's employee that she's seriously considering leaving their company. The employee is well-respected by her peers and has delivered consistently.
Are You the Kind of Organization You Need to Be?

Are You the Kind of Organization You Need to Be?

One of my favorite thoughts for inspiration is by Jim Cathcart: "How would the person I'd like to be do the thing I'm about to do?"
Whose Job Are You Doing?

Whose Job Are You Doing?

I had a work session yesterday with a client who wanted to discuss what to do with his General Manager who has been micromanaging his Operations Director and other staff.
Sometimes We Get What We Ask For

Sometimes We Get What We Ask For

As leaders, when faced with difficult professional situations, we adults often revert to immature (i.e., girly or teenage-boy) behaviors. We second-guess ourselves, change our opinions erratically, fear the potential professional ramifications or - the worse yet - fear that others may not like us because of our actions.