Leadership

Definition: Achieving extraordinary business results through people.

Great leadership culminates in achieving results through the efforts and talents of your team. This section will help you discover who you are and who you want to be. And you will find resources, tips, and insights to help you get there. A pivotal part of leadership is thinking, doing and reacting authentically. These skills and others, such as recognizing defining moments and being open, will help you to discover your true leadership style. Once you are able to understand your true leadership style, you will be able to leverage your strengths and build upon your weaknesses.

Join our community to learn more about authenticity in leadership, and to access resources and activities to help you along the way.

The True Essence of Leadership

• 21 min

Our guest is Chris Steely, who trains business leaders with GPS Business Group. Chris is a highly decorated Marine Corps logistics officer, and a national collegiate rowing champion, gold medalist and coach.

Are You an Entrepreneurial Leader?

• 12 min

Our guest is Dr. Lisa Aldisert, who is president of Pharos Alliance. Dr. Aldisert is an executive coach who specializes in strategic planning, workplace trends and leadership development.

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Leaders’ Personalities: Determined or Developed?

By Andy Johnson • 4 min read

A significant portion of my work as an executive coach involves assisting existing and emerging leaders to accept themselves. A big part of who they are, the p

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Want to Be a Better Leader in 2017?

TCL is an EMBA-style leadership development program designed to identify and develop the skills needed to excel in both current and future roles.

Writing Compelling Content

• 15 min

Our guest today is Stacy Ennis. Stacy is a writer, book coach and creative consultant who helps thought leaders, celebrities, Nobel prize winners, and everyday folks translate their thoughts into great writing.

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Want to Be Successful? Get Comfortable with Critique

By Whit Mitchell • 3 min read

When your car isn’t working correctly, you take it to a mechanic who looks under the hood to find the problem.

Show Me the Money

• 13 min

Our guest today is Mindy Bortness, who is the President of Communication Works Inc. and a TCL Faculty Member. Mindy’s clients call her eHarmony for jobs and the Turnover Doctor.

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Indignity, Indignance, & Introversion

By Andy Johnson • 3 min read

As an introvert and a leader, my journey to self-acceptance and understanding has been winding. In the West, we are taught from a young age that leaders are to

How to Master Modern Marketing

• 16 min

Our guest today is Justin Foster, cofounder of the branding firm Root + River, speaker, author, and TCL Faculty member.

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What Matters More for Leaders? Charisma or Character.

By Andy Johnson • 3 min read

This is an election year. For many Americans, the two remaining presidential choices share a perceived concern that looms large related to personal character,

Axiological Leadership

• 25 min

Our guest today is Ron Price, who is an executive advisor, author, speaker and the CEO of Price Associates. Today Ron introduces the axiology concept--giving us the definition and telling us how it relates to developing leaders.

Navigating Generations in the Workplace

• 14 min

Our guest today is Dr. Lisa Aldisert, who is an executive advisor, business trend expert, author, speaker and the president of Pharos Alliance.