As a leader would you pass the “Jenga Test”? Could you be extracted without causing harm to the team?

The definition of an effective leader is evolving.  In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, the traditional model of leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The days of the "hero leader" — the individual who single-handedly drives success, makes all the decisions, and carries the weight of the team on their shoulders — are numbered. Instead, organizations are recognizing the power of collaborative, coach-like leadership that empowers teams to thrive independently. This shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity for building resilient, innovative, and high-performing teams.

The Bruce Tuckman model for team development that includes forming, storming, norming and performing is familiar to most, but the model oversimplifies a dynamic and more complex process that teams go through. In this article we explore the complexities of navigating team dynamics

We tend to focus too much energy on figuring out the root cause of what went wrong and not enough time on what went right. Learning to dissect successes is a business practice that can accelerate an organization’s growth.

What is your mental capacity to reach with your leadership style. We are all clear on our physical limitations, but what is our ability to stretch our style when it comes to leading ourselves and others?

If you want employees to return to the office are you framing the ask properly? CNBC has been calling Wall Street CEOs Office Monsters. What if they referred to them as Culture Crusaders instead and focused on the positives? Would that change the dialogue?

We have all heard of micro-management, but the term micro-leadership doesn’t exist. Why is there so much confusion between leadership and management?

ESPN Commentator and NBA head coach Jeff Van Gundy shares his thoughts on leadership.

There is a big difference between team building and team bonding. Adam Cannavo highlights the difference and provides some advice for planning your next offsite.

Disrupting HR is a new way of thinking about the role HR plays in an organization. Groove Management helps HR leaders to be more provocative.

2018 was a great year for our business, but what we are most proud of is the work we performed to help those in need.

Max Joseph's short film Dicks was the inspiration for this post. We explore the question as to whether being a dick influences ones success as a leader.

By leveraging the Leading Dimensions Profile, LeaderSurf participants become more self aware and boost their leadership capabilities.

Five Charlotte are team building activities that Groove Management can help you organize and facilitate.

Why hiring an executive coach is like hiring a personal trainer for your brain.

Assembling a personal board of directors (PBOD) is a great approach to gaining career insights and advice from a diverse group of trusted advisers.  Learn how to approach assembling your PBOD.

Having a development plan is an important step towards achieving career success, but too many people rely on their bosses and the company to develop the plan.  Take matters into your own hands and own your development plan.

We learn best when we step out of our comfort zone and into the learning zone.  Here are some tips on how to open yourself up to new learnings.

Unlike in sports where the competitions are scheduled, in business the competition never stops, unless your team calls a TIMEOUT.  When was the last time your team called a timeout.

Do you have a daily ritual?  Something you do every day just for you.  Forget servant leadership for a minute and understand that selfish leadership can be important at times too.