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Practical Leadership Development Tips for Managers and Executives
Leadership development is a vital journey for anyone who aims to inspire and influence others. It involves the process of improving...
James Lord
Jul 123 min read


Leadership Lessons from Elite Athletes: How Sports Inspire Great Leaders
At Don't Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership isn’t confined to boardrooms or offices—it thrives in every arena where passion,...
James Lord
Jul 123 min read


Leadership Lessons from Coldplay: Sustaining Success Through Vision and Unity
At Don't Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership is about creating a lasting impact, inspiring others, and adapting to change while...
James Lord
Jul 84 min read


Leadership Lessons from America’s Founding Fathers: Inspiring Unity and Vision This Independence Day
As we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on the bold vision and unwavering resolve of the United States’ Founding Fathers. At Don't...
James Lord
Jul 53 min read


Leading Friends and Family: Navigating the Unique Challenges of Leadership
Leadership is a journey filled with opportunities to inspire, guide, and empower others. However, when the people you're leading are...
James Lord
Jun 254 min read


Leadership: The Art of Falling, Rising, and Listening to the Whispers
I believe leadership isn’t a straight path to success—it’s a cycle of falling and getting back up, over and over again. Progress, when...
James Lord
Jun 212 min read


Unleash Your Team with Empower and Guide
At Don’t Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership is about action—stepping up to inspire and ignite potential. The secret to...
James Lord
Jun 142 min read


Aspiration and Inspiration: The Breath of Leadership
During the heart of the pandemic, actor/writer Scott Atkinson, asked himself a profound question: “If I were to die tomorrow, what would...
James Lord
Jun 72 min read


The Enshittification Trap: How Great Products/Services Lose Their Way
In today’s fast-paced, profit-driven world, we’ve all experienced it: a product or service we once loved slowly transforms into a shadow...
James Lord
May 303 min read


Leadership Lessons from the Toronto Maple Leafs: Don’t Wait, Lead Now
In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, leadership isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the difference between a season-ending loss and a...
James Lord
May 174 min read


Hiring Squirrels for Success: Leadership Lessons from Peter Cundhill
At Don't Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership is about making smart, strategic decisions that set your team up for success. One of the...
James Lord
May 23 min read


Lead Like an Insurgent
Don't lead like an incumbent, lead like an insurgent. This powerful approach challenges the conventional approach to leadership, urging...
James Lord
Apr 274 min read


The Power of Human Connection in a GenAI World
In a future shaped by Generative AI (GenAI), where algorithms craft content, automate tasks, and even simulate conversations, one truth...
James Lord
Apr 112 min read


The Superpower Every Leader Needs: Strategic Agility
Imagine you’re captaining a ship in the middle of a storm. The wind’s howling, waves are crashing over the deck, and your carefully...
James Lord
Apr 94 min read


The Silent Killer of Leadership: A Key Red Flag to Watch For
Great leadership inspires, motivates, and builds trust. But bad leadership? It can unravel a team faster than you’d think. In his recent ...
James Lord
Mar 292 min read


Six Leadership Traits That Drive Exceptional Results
Great leadership isn't just about getting results—it's about how you get those results and the legacy you create along the way....
James Lord
Mar 213 min read


The Power and Peril of Interdependence: A Leadership Perspective
As leaders, we often hear the phrase, "No one succeeds alone." It’s a truism that’s easy to nod at and move on—but pause for a moment and...
James Lord
Mar 93 min read


What Followers Want: The Four Needs of Leadership
Leadership is not just about strategy, vision, or authority—it’s about meeting the fundamental needs of those who follow. A recent Gallup...
James Lord
Feb 272 min read


The Power of Being Real: A Leadership Lesson I'll Never Forget
You can learn leadership lessons in the most unexpected places. One of the most powerful lessons about authentic leadership I ever...
James Lord
Feb 163 min read


Want to Shape the Future? Mentor a Young Leader
You know what keeps me up at night sometimes? Thinking about all the young talent out there who could be amazing leaders but just need...
James Lord
Feb 84 min read
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