Hey fellow leader, it's Dr. Linda from Maximized Leaders, here to help you unpack a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of leadership: the ever-present risk of power abuse by those at the helm. Let's dive straight into the heart of the matter. Imagine you're the boss, the go-to person, the one with all the answers. It feels great, right? You've got this unique vantage point … [Read more...]
Working on Vacation? Six Ways You’re Destroying Your Leadership Influence
Vacation? Fugeddabout it: Why chronic availability is sabotaging your leadership influence and your team's ability to follow you. Greetings, fellow leader! Dr. Linda Travelute here, your guide to maximizing both your impact and your well-being at Maximized Leaders. Today, we're diving into a topic as vital as it is often overlooked: vacations. Yes, those magical, … [Read more...]
Delegate to Accelerate: The Art of Slowing Down to Speed Up in Leadership
Hey, Leadership Enthusiasts! Ever wonder why some leaders seem to have a magic wand for success? Well, let me pour you a cup of insight from a recent chit-chat I had with three multi-millionaire pals at Starbucks. We're sipping on our fancy macchiatos (seriously, try the mocha coconut milk with half the syrup), and boom – we hit upon a gem: maybe the secret to racing ahead in … [Read more...]
Cruising Down Leadership Lane: Unraveling the Highway Chicken Wing Fiasco
Strap in, leadership enthusiasts! I’m about to take you on an eye-opening ride down the highway of self-leadership, sparked by an event as unconventional as it is instructive. Imagine this: a gleaming BMW cruising along, its passengers flinging chicken wings out the window as if it's the most natural thing in the world. Yes, flying fried chicken wings. This peculiar … [Read more...]