The Leader's Influence

By S. Chris Edmonds / September 15, 2014 / 1 Comment

A recent 24/7 Wall Street article shared the top six-figure jobs in the US. Surprising (to me), six of the ten entries were managers of people. Managing people is a […]

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Choose Your Play

By S. Chris Edmonds / August 18, 2014 / Comments Off on Choose Your Play

Are you doing what you’re great at? And what you love to do? And you’re paid a living wage to do it? And – a hugely important consideration – you’re […]

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July '14 Leadership Development Carnival

By S. Chris Edmonds / June 30, 2014 / 5 Comments

Welcome to the July ’14 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. I’m honored to host this month’s issue. Thanks to the Carnival’s founder and “keeper of the flame,” Dan McCarthy, […]

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Bad Leader Habits

By S. Chris Edmonds / June 16, 2014 / 2 Comments

I learn a great deal when I’m coaching leaders and executives. Recent conversations have brought to mind three bad habits that leaders need to break. A habit can be defined […]

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Bureaucracy Quashes Inspiration

By S. Chris Edmonds / June 9, 2014 / 2 Comments

Do your organization’s systems, policies, and procedures inspire team members, help them perform well, and help them serve customers well? Or do those systems inhibit inspiration, consistent performance, and great […]

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Gold Under Foot

By S. Chris Edmonds / June 2, 2014 / 2 Comments

In February 2013, a California couple headed out with their dog for their daily hike. Walking through their Sierra Nevada backyard, they noticed a rusty can lid in the moss. […]

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