The Case for Building a Leadership Bench You want more time. But your team keeps bringing problems to your desk. Everyone still needs you. Hiring decisions, project approvals, client escalations — they all somehow land back on your desk. You’re asking yourself, “Why can’t my team take initiative?” Here’s the truth: Most teams want to
Culture Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Practice: Why Micro-Moments Define Your Leadership Legacy In most organizations, culture is either overstated or underestimated. You’ve probably heard it before: “We need to fix our culture.” Or… “Let’s revisit our values.” But what if the real issue isn’t culture itself? What if culture is actually your best shot at
What if the most powerful leadership trait isn’t found on a resume, but in your posture? When Becky Rivest stood in front of her first classroom as a student teacher, she felt the tension most new leaders experience: the weight of responsibility, the fog of uncertainty, and the impulse to project confidence—even if it felt
You move fast. You expect excellence. And your team knows it. But something isn’t clicking. Ideas don’t flow in meetings like they used to. Feedback feels filtered. You notice fewer pushbacks, more quiet nods. And while things still get done, there’s a nagging question in your mind: “Why am I the only one pushing this
It starts with a well-worn pattern. A founder walks into the office on Monday morning, ready to tackle the week. Within five minutes, someone pops in: “Can you review this quote before I send it?” Another team member wants approval on a marketing initiative. A third is waiting to run a hiring decision by you.
What Does It Mean to Truly Lead? Some leaders build from vision. Others build from grit. But the leaders people remember — the ones worth following — are the ones who’ve done the hard work of transformation. In this powerful reflection, Dr. Tom Nebel, founding partner and executive chairman of Leaders Rising Network, shares the
Leadership Events Aren’t the Answer Leadership retreats. Offsite strategy sessions. A great speaker. A few powerful moments. Then Monday hits, and it’s business as usual. If you’ve ever walked away from a leadership event wondering why it didn’t stick, you’re not alone. It’s a common trap. Most leaders rely on inspiration when what they really
We often hear, “We should reorganize our staff to a more efficient structure. That’s all we need.”
How do you build trust in a compliance-driven environment? For most companies, employee engagement is a buzzword. For National Exchange Bank & Trust (NEBAT), it became the foundation of cultural transformation — but not by accident. When Tami Christian joined the organization, the bank had over 30 branches and a strong customer-first mindset. But internally?
Project Consultants and Culture Performance Agency Announce New Partnership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison, WI & Richmond, VA — Leaders Rising Network and 3lamposts Project Advisors are excited to announce a partnership to further our mission of building thriving cultures and improving organizational outcomes. We are like-minded organizations committed to transforming cultures, multiplying leaders, and improving