Welcome to Leadership Insights! Each week, we curate transformative leadership insights and add our own expertise to help you lead with purpose and impact. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, you’ll find actionable wisdom in every edition.
Want to make an immediate, lasting impact as a leader? Ask your team this unconventional question: “What’s one thing I could do differently to help you succeed?” It’s a powerful way to invite honest feedback, foster trust, and show your team that their success is your priority.
This week, carve out time to ask this question during a one-on-one or team meeting. Be ready to listen openly and take action on what you hear. The willingness to adjust and improve not only strengthens your leadership but also inspires your team to do the same. Leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about continuous growth, together.
This Week’s Posts We Love
LinkedIn Spotlight by Matt Moran
This week’s spotlight comes from my friend and colleague, Matt Moran — a talented coach who specializes in elevating public speaking skills. In this short clip, Matt shares a simple but powerful tip for calming nerves before taking the stage: say your opening line out loud before you begin. Not in your head — out loud. It’s a small shift that helps your brain find its rhythm and sets the tone for a confident, authentic delivery.
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Podcast Spotlight: “It’s Not Too Late: How to Transform Your Life at Any Moment”
This week’s Podcast Spotlight is one I couldn’t scroll past. After seeing a clip from this episode on LinkedIn, I immediately hit play — and I’m so glad I did. In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel sits down with Rich Roll to talk about what it really takes to transform your life at any age or stage. It’s an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story and become the person you’re meant to be.
Listen to the Full Episode Here
Book of the Week
Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization by Scott Mautz
This week’s choice for leaders is Leading from the Middle by Scott Mautz, a vital guide for those navigating the unique challenges of middle management. Mautz provides actionable strategies and a clear framework for influencing up, down, and across the organization, empowering managers to lead with impact from their pivotal position.
Must-Read Article of the Week
“The Five C’s of Effective Communication” by Adam Singfield
We love this article because it introduces the “Five C’s” of effective communication: clarity, cohesiveness, completeness, conciseness, and concreteness. By following these principles, you can enhance your written communication, making it easier for others to understand and act upon your message. These guidelines are essential for improving both the quality and impact of your communication, whether in emails, reports, or presentations.
From the CARE to Lead® Archives
“10 Easy Ways to Build Trust at Work”
This week’s archives post takes us back to the foundation of every great team — trust. It’s not built overnight, but through small, intentional actions that show integrity, consistency, and care. In this post, I share 10 simple yet powerful ways to strengthen trust at work — from managing your emotions to truly listening. Because when trust grows, so does engagement, collaboration, and productivity.
Closing Thoughts
Small actions like asking the right questions can create big waves of trust and progress. How will you use this question to elevate your leadership this week? Let’s stay connected—find me on LinkedIn, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, and share what you’ve learned from this practice.
Thank you for being part of our leadership community. We’re dedicated to helping you lead with Clarity, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Engagement. Until next week, keep raising the bar on your leadership journey!
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