Communication, especially the art of listening, is an essential trait for WOW leaders. While I’ve written about this topic before, the practical application of the value of listening was recently brought to my attention—and I thought it was worth sharing. A friend of mine called me after one of his employees Read more
WOW leaders don’t just head in the direction that’s right for them, they walk beside their team and lead everyone towards success. –Sheri StaakRead more
Leaders are faced with many challenges, but WOW leaders endure—and if they falter, they rebound quickly. One of the most challenging situations any leader can face is a career setback such as a demotion, suspension, or being “let go.” Whatever the reason for the job derailment might be—either due to the leader’s Read more
When things are going wrong, look inward first. Are you part of the problem? –Sheri StaakRead more
The only way to move forward is through learning, growth, and change. WOW leaders don’t just accept change, they are change agents–pushing innovations and new methodologies forward rather than holding back. –Sheri StaakRead more
Leaders should work hard to elicit the best from their team—but good leaders stop short of demanding perfection. Why? Because perfection is a myth, a unicorn—the ideal that drives and motivates, but can never truly be achieved. There’s no such thing as perfection—there’s only the genuine desire to keep improving, Read more
Having already provided leadership examples from several characters in the Gilligan’s Island series, today I’ll continue the comparisons by looking at how the millionaire, Mr. Howell, fares in a place where money is of no value. Mr. Howell: Like the Professor, Mr. Howell has an impressive resume of Read more
Moving from blog to book was an idea I conceived of about a year ago, wanting to not only extend the reach of my message to a larger audience, but to more collectively assemble my tips, pointers, and observations about what I’ve come to call WOW leadership. To achieve that goal, I scaled back my […]Read more
Lately, Ive been wondering quite a bit about the prevalence of social media in today’s world—and not just as an avenue for “socializing,” as the name suggests, but as a business tool, an advertising venue, and as a way to develop and grow your own individual branding. Since Ive been actively engaged in many forms Read more
DUD leaders are opportunistic and out for themselves. They’ll stab you in the back if it suits them. Integrity and character are everything for a WOW leader…never sacrifice them for any reason. –Sheri StaakRead more