Disruptive Leaders Journal
Where paradigm-shifting leaders shatter glass ceilings
Empathy Is a Bridge, Trust Is a Cliff
Empathy Is a Bridge, Trust Is a Cliff
We talk a lot about empathy in leadership circles. It’s the darling of TED Talks, LinkedIn posts, and HR training seminars. And it’s useful…
Leadership Secret: Motivation Starts with Feedback
Leadership Secret: Motivation Starts with Feedback
As discussed in a previous post, understanding what motivates your team is the first step toward becoming a great leader. But understanding…
The Complete Leader’s Guide to Micromanaging Effectively
The Complete Leader’s Guide to Micromanaging Effectively
Nothing says “I value your contribution” quite like monitoring every keystroke and questioning every comma. The sarcastic leader…
Great Leadership Starts with Understanding What Motivates People
Great Leadership Starts with Understanding What Motivates People
When we think about great leadership, we often think of someone charismatic, confident, and visionary. But true leadership is about so much…
The Comfort Zone Myth: How Leadership Ideas Get Distorted
The Comfort Zone Myth: How Leadership Ideas Get Distorted
Excerpt from the upcoming book “Meme-ing Leadership” (July 2025)
Sarcastic Leadership Rule #16: Give Feedback Like a Ninja
Sarcastic Leadership Rule #16: Give Feedback Like a Ninja
Mysterious, indirect, and fear-inducing.
Stress and Allostatic Load: The Hidden Leadership Variable
Stress and Allostatic Load: The Hidden Leadership Variable
Leadership fascinates me because it puts us in the position to experience massive amounts of stress, but at the same time be committed to…
The 10 Laws of Office Politics for Leaders
The 10 Laws of Office Politics for Leaders
The most consequential leadership battles aren’t fought in boardrooms but in the invisible landscape of human dynamics.
Leaders Should Not Rely on Past Successes
Leaders Should Not Rely on Past Successes
What got you here won’t necessarily get you where you want to be
How different Leadership Approaches affect Group Cohesion and Behavior
How different Leadership Approaches affect Group Cohesion and Behavior
Transformational leadership
Still Searching: Why Fit and Focus Are Lifelong Questions
Still Searching: Why Fit and Focus Are Lifelong Questions
In every season of your career, the challenge isn’t just to work hard — it’s to discover where you truly belong and to persist until you…
How to Mentor Someone in a Role You’ve Never Held
How to Mentor Someone in a Role You’ve Never Held
You’re asked to mentor a rising leader. They’re sharp, motivated, and hungry to grow.
Judgment in the Crucible: How JFK’s Cool Head Under Fire Offers a Leadership Blueprint for Today
Judgment in the Crucible: How JFK’s Cool Head Under Fire Offers a Leadership Blueprint for Today
In the autumn of 1962, as the world held its breath, President John F. Kennedy faced what would become one of the most perilous moments in…
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Have the Competitive Edge
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Have the Competitive Edge
In our last article, “Leadership Isn’t Just About Strategy — It’s About Emotion” we explored the powerful role emotions play in motivating…
10 Daily High-Performance Habits of Ultra-Successful People
10 Daily High-Performance Habits of Ultra-Successful People
The Power of Daily Habits
The Paradox Spectrum: Mapping Leadership’s Fundamental Tensions
The Paradox Spectrum: Mapping Leadership’s Fundamental Tensions
Leadership is not the art of choosing between opposites — it is the discipline of integrating them.
Modern Transformations of the Ordeal Concept: How Adversity Shapes Leadership in Contemporary…
Modern Transformations of the Ordeal Concept: How Adversity Shapes Leadership in Contemporary…
What separates ordinary leaders from the truly exceptional? It’s not intelligence, charisma, or technical expertise — it’s the ability to…
Can Physical Fitness Fuel Leadership Success?
Can Physical Fitness Fuel Leadership Success?
The Overlooked Leadership Advantage
The Power of Patience in Leadership
The Power of Patience in Leadership
Why Great Leaders Know When to Wait
The Leadership Trap — Waiting for Perfect Information
The Leadership Trap — Waiting for Perfect Information
Leadership is often portrayed as a pursuit of knowledge, a relentless quest to gather every piece of data before making a decision. The…
The Hidden Struggle of High Achievers
The Hidden Struggle of High Achievers
Why Great Leaders Battle Impostor Syndrome — and How They Overcome It
Leading from Within: Why Followership is the Key to Thriving Teams
Leading from Within: Why Followership is the Key to Thriving Teams
Introduction: The Leadership Illusion