OUR Leadership BLOG

InitiativeOne | 3/30/2021

The research is crystal clear: emotional intelligence in leadership is a "must have" skill for today's economy. How leaders, teams, and businesses benefit.

Dr. Fred Johnson | 3/5/2021

Dr. Fred shared how companies have leaned in to the challenges that covid has brought as all. These companies started with responsibility mindset - not victim thinking. They let their purpose be an anchor to calm the waters for the rest of the organization. 

Dr. Fred Johnson | 2/19/2021

Who are your 1 & 2's?  Who are your 8, 9, and 10's?  We need to identify the relationships that bring us joy and partnerships that are caring and mutually beneficial. You hold the power when you say "NO" to a toxic vendor! What happens then, when you free up the drama space that was previously reserved for them?
Spoiler Alert: Good things happen when you're doing the right work with the right people!

Dr. Fred Johnson | 1/8/2021

A few thoughts on goals...

• "If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time." - Zig Ziglar
• "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." - Les Brown
• "Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don't quit until you reach it. Never quit." - Bear Bryant

Dr. Fred Johnson | 12/4/2020

Boundaries Part 3 of 3

Dr. Fred Johnson | 11/6/2020

Breaking Boundaries 

When to SLOW and when to GO - Part 2 of 3 in our series on boundaries.

Dr. Fred Johnson | 10/2/2020

Leaders live laser focus lives.

Learn to say No to the greater No's so you can say YES to the greater Yes's!

Dr. Fred Johnson | 9/18/2020

We've all heard the saying "Feedback is a gift" - but it doesn't always feel like a gift when you're on the receiving end of questions and criticism.

Dr. Fred Johnson | 8/14/2020

Are collaboration and productivity running flat within your teams? How do we stay connected in our remote working environments? It's a good time to pause and center your team leadership. A little laughter never hurt either. Dr. Fred shared how staying connected and "loving on your team" go hand in hand to enhance healthy team chemistry and innovation.

Dr. Fred Johnson | 6/5/2020

Today's Think Tank took a hard detour for Dr. Fred to reflect and respond to the events of this week and the deafening call for systemic change to end racism. "We teach our leaders - find your voice, use your words.  It's just one drop in the bucket. If enough of us add our drop to the bucket then enough buckets can become a tsunami for change."