4 Commonly Overlooked Reasons Why Creative Leaders Succeed
As leaders, creative thinkers don’t just plan for the future, they design the one they want to build.Read More
TCL Video Series: Leadership Gap with Ron Price
In this short video, Ron Price talks about how The Complete Leader program can help you understand where you are today as a leader and who you can become in the future.
3 Steps to Deepen Business Success
By Chris Stark, Strategy Magazine, July 2015
For decades, leaders chanted the mantra, “Don’t just sit there, do something!” It was common practice for leaders to push themselves and their people to the limit, all in service to the god of productivity. Then, in 1949, an unknown columnist for the Tulsa Times flipped the order to, “Don’t just do something … sit there.” Shortly thereafter, this saying was picked up by the likes of Dwight D. Eisenhower in dealing with his direct reports. Read More
How To Be Taken Seriously As A Young Leader
By Justin Foster, Fast Company, July 2015
Young leaders (35 and under) possess self-confidence, drive, and creative thinking. Yet they often struggle with how to present themselves as leaders when working with leaders from older generations. Regardless of age, it’s important to cultivate what I call your Leadership Brand. It is a blend of self-worth, talent, value, and perception that is unique to each person, regardless of role or title.Read More
3 Ways to Develop a Story That Will Resonate with Customers
By Ranjit Nair, Ph.D.
Strategy for Life Magazine, April 2015
So what do you do if your company doesn’t have a story to tell, or if the story you do have isn’t one that is resonating with your customers and employees? Here are three easy ways to develop your company’s new beginning.Read More
TCL Video Series: Futuristic Thinking
The Complete Leader faculty member Shawn Kent Hayashi talks about the need for leaders to develop futuristic thinking skills. Read More
Why Bacon Brands Beat Oatmeal Brands
Featuring Justin Foster, Brand Driven Digital, March 2015
“Bacon is a great metaphor for the perpetually interesting brand.” Taking a cue from comedian Jim Gaffigan (Bippity-boppity-BACON!), strategist and speaker Justin Foster has found that, while it may seem silly, bacon is an amazing metaphor for how we build and grow unique and engaging brands. We couldn’t wait to chat about bacon brands on this week’s On Brand podcast.Read More
9 Ways To Immediately Improve Your Brand
Interview with Justin Foster, Forbes, January 2015
Like it or not, we’ve transcended the Information Age. Welcome to the social business era, characterized by a growing transparency (some of it unintended) that is revolutionizing the way we do business. “There’s now a distinct overlap—maybe even a full convergence—between three things that used to be separate,” says Justin. “Your brand, your culture, and your leadership style.”Read More