Get ready to provoke your team, spark real dialogue, and prove that metrics and mercy aren’t mortal enemies. Why KPI Tyranny Fails and Servant Leadership Wins Most KPI processes feel like corporate boot camps: silent rows of red and green boxes, managers barking at numbers, employees clocking in only to appease dashboards. That approach kills…
Category: Front-line Managers
Faith-Informed Leadership Today: Don Bosco’s Preventive System Reimagined for Modern Leaders
St. John Bosco, the 19th-century priest and educator, didn’t just shape young lives—he pioneered a framework of leadership rooted in presence, purpose, and trust. His Preventive System—anchored in Reason, Religion, and Kindness—offers timeless wisdom for leaders seeking to guide others with conviction and compassion. As we face increasingly complex leadership landscapes, Bosco’s principles resonate more…
Managing vs. Serving: The Leadership Divide Every New Manager Must Face
Let’s be honest: the world doesn’t need more managers who chase metrics, wield authority, and confuse control with influence. It needs servant leaders. And here’s the tension — as a new manager, you’ll be told to “set the pace,” “own your authority,” and “drive performance.” You’ll feel the pull to lead with visibility and power….
Why Your Front-Line Managers Are Failing – And It’s Your Fault
Organizations frequently advance top performers into front-line management roles without providing the structured coaching they need, resulting in disengaged teams, stalled decision-making, and costly turnover. Common missteps—equating technical expertise with leadership ability and assuming people management comes naturally—leave new managers feeling lost. The Wake-Up Call You’ve promoted high performers into front-line manager roles and assumed…