by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. “Owners make Investments. Renters make Excuses.” – Quinn McDowell, Building Purpose Driven Leaders During the “great resignation” of 2021-2022”, some studying this phenomenon claim that employers should strive to keep their employees happy. We suggest a different strategy – to retain top talent, leaders must develop an “ownership mentality” […]
“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” – John Wooden by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. What was true last year, may have a completely new meaning today. Your strategy, your goals, your customers, and even your workforce, once known and understood, now are likely different. Today’s leaders must possess the unique […]
Integrator Leaders believe they exist to help their team succeed. They serve as mentors and coaches, helping their people to learn, grow, and achieve their personal best. By sharing your time to listen, ask questions, and challenge thoughts or ideas, you demonstrate that you care. Make introductions and help with networking. Share about books, podcasts, […]
Influence: Up, Down, Cross-Functional Leader Influence in a Post Pandemic World “The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.” –Kenneth H. Blanchard by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Integrator Leaders Lead Through Influence Integrator Leaders create a clear compass heading for their team while helping them develop the map to get from here to there. They […]
“If you are not willing to have hard conversations, you shouldn’t be in a position of leadership. It’s that simple.” – John Maxwell by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Embrace A Mutual Purpose Leaders who avoid difficult conversations are failing the individual, their team, and possibly the entire organization. To be a leader, one […]
Resilient Leaders – Resilient Teams “Leaders feel pressure to bolster others’ resilience, but they should not underestimate the importance of their own leadership resilience. It is important that leaders maintain good habits and make positive lifestyle choices because this will have a ripple effect across the organization. “ – Shelley Winter by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. You’ve Seen […]
Earn Trust with a Virtual Workforce “Trust. Clarity. Vision. Focus on these to make your virtual team more effective.” ~George Bradt by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Earn Trust How do leaders of a remote workforce earn trust and develop team engagement without being physically present? This is a question that so many have […]
As an Integrator Leader, it is important to take time to read, think, plan. As we take time to “think”, this should include reflection. Integrator Leaders “think out loud with their teams” and are open to thoughtful discussions with them. Today, these types of discussions are more important than ever as we work in a mix of on-site, hybrid, and […]
New Book Release! We are pleased to announce that our submission has been accepted and is included as the chapter Leading Humans in the Age of AI – Why We Need Integrator Leaders, in the newly released book “Solider-Leaders in the Age of AI”. LaRue and Solomon explore the challenges that leaders will face as […]
by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. If you and your organization, no matter the industry or sector, are not addressing top talent retention as a priority, your competition will pass you by. Today’s best organizations are investing heavily into attracting and retaining top talent even before we fully emerge from the COVID-Pandemic era. Most employees […]
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