The Building Champions Leadership Development Blog
Drawing upon their decades of leadership experience—and the hundreds of conversations they have each week with leaders across the country—our team of coaches deliver insights, strategies, and tips to help you improve how you lead and live.
Turning Conflict into Growth Opportunities
For many, conflict can feel scary, like something to avoid relationally at all costs. And for some, it can feel exciting, like a debate they can’t wait to win. But the reality is that most of us must face conflict (whether we dread it or enjoy it) in order to move forward productively in both life and leadership.
And it doesn’t have to be a battle. In fact, when conflict is engaged by both parties in a healthy way, it can have positive outcomes, allowing for a collaborative resolution. Conflict can even become a catalyst for healing and growth. And in this article, we share three possible growth opportunities that can result from conflict.
Overcoming the Barriers to Strategic Thinking
These days our phones, laptops, tablets, and (for some) watches are constantly buzzing with notifications, reminders, and messages. And even when our devices are silenced, the alerts are still there, awaiting our acknowledgement. When we operate from this state of constant reactivity, it can be hard to focus, get ahead of our to-do lists, and lead strategically.
In this article, we discuss three barriers to strategic thinking and how to address and overcome distractions, urgent requests, and a lack of vision.
Strategic Thinking: Become Proactive in a Reactive World
The pace at which we work and live has quickened exponentially over the last decade. We operate in a culture of immediacy with endless opportunity available via the computers in our pockets—and there’s a lot of good that has come with it. But there’s also a cost. And we need to be cognizant of the time and attention we give to algorithms, urgencies, and reactivity.
In this article, we share three actions every leader must regularly take to think strategically and become proactive in a reactive world.
Leveraging Adaptability in an Evolving World
Adaptability in an ever-changing business landscape is key to effective leadership. Remaining flexible yet focused on your organization’s long-term vision is how you foster innovation during times of uncertainty. Adaptable leaders examine their current ways of doing business (without ego), realign resources quickly when needed, and steer their organizations forward while keeping purpose and vision front of mind.
In this article, we share three recommendations for you to employ within your own organization so that you can remain adaptable and competitive in today’s environment.