Leader Character Development Activity
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” SIGMA’s consultants have created a new character development activity that taps into the …
Author: Helen Schroeder
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The “Goldilocks” Advantage: Why Balance is Important for Leader Character
Most of us are familiar with the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. For those of you who aren’t, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is about a little girl …
Great Leaders Are Just
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King Jr. Have you ever left a situation at work feeling like you were treated unfairly? If so, that experience …
Manager’s Guide to Reskilling: Why, When, and How to Reskill Your Team
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write,but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.— Alvin Toffler Industries are evolving, perhaps more rapidly …
An Introduction to Succession Planning for Local Government
Joe Lonsdale, an American entrepreneur and managing partner of a prestigious multi-billion-dollar venture capital firm, once remarked, “Good government is vital for economic growth and societal well-being.” But what defines …
Great Leaders Have Transcendence
“Transcendence is transformation.” Peter Watts A lack of time is the most common reason cited by leaders for why they do not prioritize strategic planning.1 This happens even though leaders …
How to Develop Your Communication Skills
What are Communication Skills? Communication refers to keeping direct reports and superiors informed about decisions, events, and developments that affect them. The Importance of Communication Skills Aggregate data from SIGMA’s …
Team Building Case Study: Outsource or Do-it-Yourself?
Click here to download the PDF case study. It was late spring in 2023, the beginning of the second quarter, and the board of a medium-sized manufacturing enterprise in the …
How to Develop Your Strategic Planning Skills
What is Strategic Planning? Strategic planning refers to the ability to establish a long-range direction for the organization or unit, set broad goals that align with the direction, and identify …
How to Interpret Feedback to Develop Leader Character
Leader character is essential to effective leadership because it determines how a leader will respond to challenges, make decisions, and interact with others. When leaders possess strong character traits, they …