ClickCease
Dr. Rob McKenna
Whole Leaders. WiLD Trust. Why the Future ...

Is the leadership crisis really about a lack of skill—or is it something deeper? In this powerful post, Dr. Rob McKenna makes the case that the true crisis in leadership is a crisis of trust. Drawing on insights from the WiLD Trust Index, he shows how many leaders are unknowingly surrounded by low-trust environments—and why trust can’t be built without doing the personal work first.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being whole. Whole leaders lead with clarity, courage, and care—and it’s this kind of leadership that fuels real trust, high performance, and lasting impact.

If you care about growing as a leader or shaping the next generation of leadership in your organization, this is a must-read.

Whole Leaders. WiLD Trust. Why the Future Depends on Both.
Business, Culture, Leadership
Dr. Rob McKenna
Connecting Trust, Performance, and Well-Being: ...

Every person you know has a story occurring at the center of their identity and their progress that is too often expressed as an unanswered question: How do I connect my driving purpose to what I am doing every day? We ask it in different ways, but at the core of who we are as human beings is the question that connects the invisible pieces of our hearts with the visible pieces of our actions.

Connecting Trust, Performance, and Well-Being: Developing a WiLD Mindset
Faith at Work, Stewardship, Leadership
Dee Ann Turner
Hold All Things Loosely

True leadership requires the courage to let go of what’s good in order to receive what’s better. Whether it’s possessions, positions, or plans, holding loosely allows us to lead with open hands, ready for transformation, collaboration, and God’s greater purpose.

Hold All Things Loosely
Business, Leadership
Scott Ritzheimer
How to Take the Business You Built to the Next ...

You did it! You started a business with nothing more than a dream and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You worked hard, really hard, and the business grew. You didn’t know what you were doing half the time, but you figured it out. You made it up as you went, and now you’re leading your very own multi-million dollar business.

How to Take the Business You Built to the Next Level
Communication, Leadership, Networking, Relationship, Social Media
Mike Edwards
Business Blind Spots: Your customers’ insights ...

The fastest way to lose sight of your business is to stop listening to your customers. What you think is happening inside your company and what your customers are actually experiencing might be two completely different stories. Too often, leaders rely on assumptions instead of real feedback—and that gap can cost you growth, loyalty, and trust.

In this post, Convene Chair Mike Edwards shares how to check in with your customers in meaningful, non-intrusive ways—and how to turn their insights into quick, high-impact improvements.

Business Blind Spots: Your customers’ insights are your biggest growth opportunity—if you listen

Business

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Too Many Jobs, Not Enough Workers

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Too Many Jobs, Not Enough Workers

Too Many Jobs, Not Enough Workers

The unemployment rate of 3.6% is near the lowest in 50 years while the number of job openings is near an all-time high.  There are more job openings (6.8M) than unemployed persons (5.8M).   This tight labor market is a top concern of CEOs and business owners.  According to the Conference Board, “The global challenge in acquiring and retaining talent requires companies to be more strategic – knowing not only what qualities and skills to recruit for, but also how to recruit more efficiently and effectively.”  

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Demonstrating Servant Leadership by Wandering Around

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Demonstrating Servant Leadership by Wandering Around

In Tom Peter’s 1982 book, In Search of Excellence, he teaches that the best leaders spend time managing where the work and workers are.  An hour spent daily in MBWA (managing by wandering around), may well be your best time spent. I adopted this method while leading in the public company world in the factory where I worked making aircraft parts and employed around 600 people. What I quickly learned was that MBWA was a great way to help my team win and effectively connect with my workforce. 

Manufactured Referrals Never Work

Manufactured Referrals Never Work

Have you ever asked for a referral?

What happened?

Did the person you asked answer with a stock response like, “let me think about it.”?

Or, did she almost automatically shift her posture, and by sitting back in her chair, shifting in her seat, or crossing her arms? With the shifting movement, the person is subconsciously trying to put distance between themselves and your request. The shift indicates discomfort.

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How Do You Ensure Managers Become Effective Leaders?

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How Do You Ensure Managers Become Effective Leaders?

Empower Your Managers with the Leadership Tools They Need to Create Results for Your Business

One of the most common questions we hear from organizations is about clarifying a Manager’s role in their business. To what level of detail should they oversee their team’s work? How do they create alignment among different stakeholders? How do they ensure they’re using a results-driven leadership style and not simply reacting to different requests?

Driving Value Through Lean Accounting

Driving Value Through Lean Accounting

How does the role of finance have to change in the future?

We have to:

  • be key decision makers enabling the timely release of capital to the right strategic priorities in the organization.

  • strengthen the organization’s ability to create the flow of capital, and help leaders think differently about the concept of investments, not in the market, but investments into our own business.