Art Jackson

In my presentation, Performance Maximizing Leadership, I often refer to an article written in 2008 by Calvin Sun titled 10 Ways to Survive Office Politics.   The foundation of the presentation is based on the fact that performance-maximizing leaders must become proficient at office politics to be effective in the workplace. In his article Sun […]

in An open door policy for senior leaders is not just a catchphrase; it’s one of the most effective management and leadership tools for team development. This policy helps to bridge communication gaps, build stronger relationships with team members, and cultivate a more engaged and motivated workforce. Most organizations have some history with using these […]

As a leader, you may be faced with leading a workforce that’s unlike any you’ve led before. Because of these differences, you may be struggling to find ways to inspire your employees. Do rapid innovations in technology and an increasingly diverse population in the midst of an economic recovery sound familiar? You already know that […]

Constantine “Cus” D’Amato was an American boxing manager and trainer who trained champions like Floyd Patterson, José Torres, and the latter half of Iron Mike Tyson’s career. All of whom went on to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. D’Amato understand that the transformative power of leadership was predicated on: Discovering one’s spark […]

This post picks up from Part I Another example of people who aspire to greatness and don’t settle for success is that of Debbie Fields of Mrs. Fields Cookies. Her greatness is summed up in her famous quote, “Good enough never is. Set your standards so high that even the flaws are considered excellent.” When […]

Playing it safe is one of life’s biggest risks. It’s amazing how the very thought of a potential reward is overlooked by the fear of loss. This is before anything has even materialized. Most of us get comfortable living below our potential because it is safe and predictable. We dream of doing more and having […]

It’s human nature to stay in our comfort zone, to lean into the familiar and to avoid taking big risks. We’re drawn to the path of least resistance even when we know that it’s restricting our growth. Some of life’s most remarkable experiences and opportunities for personal growth lie just beyond the borders of our […]

The term emotional intelligence was coined in 1990 by two psychology professors, John D. Mayer of UNH and Peter Salovey of Yale, and through the years it has become a key leadership skill. There are many different definitions, but they all conclude that understanding your emotions can help keep your ego and stress levels in […]

Skill levels, age gaps and technology can make communication difficult, especially in a hybrid work environment. Effective communication is essential for leader to communicate success to their team.Leaders who want to communicate what success and ensure their teams are working together will need to constantly evaluate their communication style and delivery. In my decades experience […]

I teach a course entitled Leading People as part of the Senior Leader Candidate Development Program at the Graduate School USA. In this course, I discuss the common challenges that every leader might face, which can derail his or her efforts to successfully lead their team. These challenges range from difficultly leading people to quieting […]