Posts by Chris Marlink
Epic Vice: Human Hubris
In LEAD 24/7, we explore what makes a leader worth following. I think it is helpful to also pose the reverse question: what makes someone NOT worth following?
Read MoreYou’ve Got to Say Inspired
If you show up inspired and invigorated with the insights of poets, philosophers, artists, and prophets on your mind and lips, that too has a cascading effect upon the people you serve and lead. Inspiration, beauty, and meaning can be normalized.
Read MoreWhat Can Childhood Passions Teach You About Your Work?
Narrowing the gap between what still fires your imagination and the work you do is a worthy goal, and key to both longevity and happiness in your vocation. Thankfully, closing any gap that exists is possible.
Read MoreHow Do Leaders Develop Discernment?
How do great leaders seem to consistently make the right decision? How do we develop discernment as leaders?
Read MoreFight Like a Bulldog or Flow Like Water? Discernment and Leadership
At some point, the question that every leader will face is: Do we keep going? Or is it time to flow? In other words, do we need the Bulldog or the Water?
Read MoreThe Examined Leader and a Life Worth Living
One benefit of all this examination, is that it can help keep you indexed to the vision of the life you want.
Read MoreIs an Exclusive LEAD 24/7 Cohort Right for Your Team?
We’ll continue to run our LEAD 24/7 mixed organizational cohorts, but recognize that for certain teams in certain situations, an exclusive cohort can be a major win and creates the context for fast tracking the vision and cohesion of a leadership team.
Read MoreRight Size your Work: Take a Vacation
One of the key benefits of regular vacations and breaks from work is that it allows us the space to right size the work itself and our role as leaders, and it helps us break habits of over-functioning.
Read MoreTwo Kinds of Intelligence for Two Halves of Your Career
If we’re willing to embrace this change as a new opportunity to learn, grow and create value, then the crystallized intelligence curve represents a huge opportunity.
Read MoreLessons in Leadership with Kirk Cousins and Rodger Price
NFL quarterback and Holland, Michigan native, Kirk Cousins joined Leading by DESIGN founder Rodger Price to discuss the lessons in leadership he’s gleaned throughout his storied college and pro-football career.
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