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Unlocking Potential, Inviting Transformation: The Leadership Courage to Ask and Face the Hard Question

by Mike Lejeune | Aug 6, 2025 | Blog

True transformation in leadership begins with the courage to ask—and sit with—the hard questions. When Dave Reynolds and I sat down for a recent conversation, we didn’t start with metrics or goals. We started with *potential*. Not as a theory—but as a practice. Dave...

Intentional Leadership: Dig Deeper. Build Culture. Earn Commitment.

by Mike Lejeune | Jul 29, 2025 | Blog

Building a high-trust leadership culture starts with understanding, not goals. If you want to build a high-performing team, you don’t start with goals. You start with understanding—and that’s exactly how to practice intentional leadership. I talk more about growth...

Strategies for Tomorrow’s Leaders Recognized Among Top Employee Engagement Podcasts

by Mike Lejeune | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog, Business

We're thrilled to announce that Strategies for Tomorrow's Leaders has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Employee Engagement Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts.com. This comprehensive ranking represents the most authoritative list of top employee engagement...

“Great Leaders Walk with a Limp”: Jevon Wooden on Grace, Grit, and Empathetic Leadership

by Mike Lejeune | Jul 11, 2025 | Blog

Empathetic Leadership with Jevon Wooden: A Story of Grace and Growth Vulnerable leadership isn't about weakness—it's about the strength that comes from authentic experience. Every so often, you meet someone whose story stays with you—someone who embodies what...

The Angst of Feedback: Understanding the Fear, Breaking the Cycle

by Mike Lejeune | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog

Feedback is one of the most vital components of growth—both personal and professional. Yet, it’s often one of the most anxiety-inducing. The irony is unmistakable: we crave feedback to improve, but we recoil when it’s delivered. This paradox is what I call “the angst...

The Future of Leadership: Shifting from Control to Empowerment

by Mike Lejeune | May 1, 2025 | Blog

Leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about making the people around you better. In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business world, leaders must adapt, stay open, and redefine their value as they move from personally making things happen to working...

Leading with Heart and Curiosity: The Secret Ingredients for Lasting Leadership Success

by Mike Lejeune | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog

In today’s fast-paced, results-driven world, leadership has evolved far beyond hitting targets and making decisions. The true measure of a leader now lies in their ability to nurture people, foster trust, and create environments where individuals feel valued, heard,...

Bridging the Gap: Why Communication is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill in Technical Fields

by Mike Lejeune | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog

When we think about what it takes to excel in leadership, we often focus on expertise, technical skills, and strategic decision-making. But there’s one skill that consistently separates great leaders from the rest—the ability to communicate effectively. In a recent...

The Secret to Standing Out: Build a Business That Attracts Instead of Chases

by Mike Lejeune | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog

In today’s world, everyone is fighting for attention. Digital ads flood our screens, inboxes overflow with sales pitches, and social media is saturated with businesses trying to be heard. The noise is deafening. So, how do you stand out? That’s exactly what I...

Why Leaders Struggle with Delegation—And How to Fix It

by Mike Lejeune | Feb 11, 2025 | Blog, Business, Motivation

Delegation is one of the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal, yet many struggle with it. Some leaders delegate too little, holding onto tasks they shouldn’t. Others delegate poorly, assigning the wrong tasks to the wrong people or failing to provide the...