Editor's Note

Editor’s Note

Leading a company is a tough job. If you are going to lead a company to higher places and new vistas, you will have to take risks, but you don’t want them to be careless or ill-planned. No one wants to be unprepared. So, strap on your protective gear and get ready for an extreme-leadership adventure.
 
In the realm of sports, “extreme” means willingness to take known risks in the pursuit of excellence. How does it apply to leadership in the business world? Read Steve Farber’s article, Extreme Leadership Is Like Extreme Sports! where he talks about three principles to become an effective extreme leader.
 

To achieve great things, it is often necessary to risk doing damage to processes that are working well enough - that are merely good. If you are not consistently challenging what is good and seeking excellence, you are risking extinction. Complacency is like a slow-acting poison that can destroy any organization. Is it damaging yours? Read Evan Hackel’s article, Fighting Complacency In Your Work And Your Organization, for more insights on why is it important to keep improving and innovating.
 
The future is never certain, regardless of how well we plan. This is especially true for employers today. Leaders must be proactive in looking for ways to stand out from the competition and increase their ability to attract and retain top talent – a growing priority in the workplace today. Read Paula Allen’s article, Staying Ahead Of The Curve Amid Emerging Workplace Threats for more information on this topic.
 
When you’re in a leadership role, it can start to feel like everyone wants something from you, but your coach can provide you with a little refuge. Their only agenda is to help you be the best leader you can be. And no, they’re not therapists, and they aren’t consultants. A coach is a peer or mentor whose top priority is to help you work on your opportunities for improvement and goals as a leader. Read Mikaela Kiner’s article, What Are The Most Valuable Lessons When Working With A Leadership Coach? to know how a great leadership coach can change your life.
 
Also included are exclusive interviews with top winners of LEAD 2018 Awards. The winners share details of their award winning programs and plans ahead.
 
This is just a sneak peek into what we have in this edition of Leadership Excellence. We hope you enjoy reading all articles and look forward to hearing from you!
           
Last but not least, we believe that there is no better way to connect with people than by sharing your leadership story. If you have one, send it to us and don’t forget to mail us your feedback.
 
Happy Reading!