OUR Leadership BLOG

Dr. Fred Johnson | 8/2/2019

Dr. Fred Johnson & Tracy Johnson | 6/7/2019

We've discussed Naysayers and how they can negatively impact an organization. This month we looked at the flipside of a naysayer and introduced the Thoughtful Leader.

InitiativeOne | 5/30/2019

Members of the InitiativeOne Advisory Board share their advice for new leaders.
 

Dr. Fred Johnson | 5/3/2019

How can you impactfully lead change in an organization? Understanding who's rowing with you and who's rowing against you is a good place to start. Identifying naysayers and neutralizing their behaviors will help transform your ability to lead change.

Dr. Fred Johnson | 4/5/2019

Do you receive feedback well? Think deep down - how do you react when you are given direction, constructive criticism, or accountability checks? It's just information... it's not about our mama!

Dr. Fred Johnson | 3/1/2019

Have you heard of the butterfly effect? To briefly summarize - It states that even the smallest flutter of a butterfly's wing in Brazil may in some way be connected to a global event like a hurricane. Check out the latest Think Tank where Dr. Fred takes this principal and applies it to how we lead and how we live. We all have a story - what small actions can you take today to impact your world?

Dr. Fred Johnson | 2/1/2019

The Flipside of Generational Differences: We've discussed leading millennials but it's time to flip the conversation. Millennials are in leadership positions with team members that may be generations older! Here we dive in and discuss how to strengthen a team and embrace the gifts of every generation.

Dr. Fred Johnson | 1/11/2019

How do you become an organization that attracts and retains top tier talent? Dr. Fred dscribes 3 steps you can take to improve your leadership and create a healthier environment for a team and organization to thrive.

InitiativeOne | 1/11/2019

Do you wrestle with nagging thoughts whispering that you are not enough? What is self-leadership and self-belief, and how do we overcome imposter syndrome?

Dr. Fred Johnson | 12/7/2018

Sometimes your day may look like a constant obstacle course of firefighting issues and policing others. How do you find the balance of accomplishing goals, leading well, and having with difficult conversations? Dr. Fred Johnson discusses accountability and how it can raise the level of heightened problem solving and impactful decision making.