2023-05-01 15:12
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2023-04-04 08:30
The emotionally intelligent leader guides with great self-awareness and empathy using strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
The post The Emotionally Intelligent Leader in a Cu… Read More
2023-03-16 13:00
Self-leaders show up when it counts and are vital to an organization’s success. We have been conditioned to believe that leadership has to do with our job title, the corner offic… Read More
2023-03-09 08:30
Why does it seem so hard to inspire people and lead well? A mark of a good leader is the ability to inspire people and motivate them to action. It doesn’t come naturally to all l… Read More
2023-03-03 02:15
Empathy is becoming a common leadership trait in today's workplace - a powerful characteristic that helps shift an over-managed work environment into a transformed, leadership-driven company… Read More
2023-03-01 08:30
Compassion in business Leadership sounds like an oxymoron. The business world focuses on achieving goals, hitting targets, and increasing profits. But a hidden key to success comes when lead… Read More
2023-02-22 08:30
A toxic work environment is where employees experience persistent negativity, mistreatment, and an overall unhealthy atmosphere. Traits are not always apparent from the outside, but a recent… Read More
2023-02-15 08:30
Honest pursuit of uncovering our true self is a lifelong journey. Becoming our true self is a journey of self-discovery, essential to leading well in any capacity. When unaware or out… Read More
2023-02-07 16:52
Wholehearted leadership is essential to any successful business, and being honest with yourself and others is vital to becoming a wholehearted leader. Wholehearted leadership leads with inte… Read More
2023-01-19 08:30
Authentic leadership is a powerful force in the world. Authenticity is the state of being true to oneself; in the business world, it’s a quality that can be incredibly powerful for lea… Read More
2023-01-05 08:00
Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the leader puts the needs of the team or organization above their own. It works to empower and develop the potential and skills of the… Read More
2022-12-20 09:00
If we could analyze the processes at successful businesses, chances are we'd find a symbiotic relationship between change management and change leadership.
The post The Vital fusing of Chang… Read More
2022-12-13 08:30
When it comes to affecting behavior, creating fast-moving actions around important issues – feelings are more influential than thought when leading change and affecting performance
The… Read More
2022-12-07 08:00
Storytelling isn't just for kids at bedtime. Stories are a sophisticated part of our human fabric. They are a form of communication that connect, entertain, and pass down culture over time… Read More
2022-09-06 10:00
Enabling everyone to lead empowers self-leadership and ownership of the vision and mission creating a deeply felt determination to win and win now.
The post In Sports, it’s About the B… Read More
2022-08-26 10:45
Building a great or legacy team is hard work, but it will be the most rewarding experience of your life. And the benefits - Immeasurable!
The post Building a Legacy Team in Sports and Busine… Read More
2022-08-15 19:41
Three of the top five reasons people participated in "The Great Resignation of 2021" could have been prevented with excellent leadership. Here are three reasons.
The post Leadership Lessons… Read More
2022-08-15 19:41
Three of the top five reasons people participated in "The Great Resignation of 2021" could have been prevented with excellent leadership. Here are three reasons.
The post Three Leadership L… Read More
2022-08-09 16:33
Conflict is a force that unconsciously motivates or paralyzes us. Yet, conflict is a powerful force that isn’t only negative but has the potential to generate movement, deepen relation… Read More
2022-08-04 19:06
It’s been said that public speaking is most people’s greatest fear. I would venture that a more profound fear would be conflict along with our inability to navigate challenging s… Read More
2022-08-04 19:06
I’m convinced positive conflict makes better teams. It’s been said that public speaking is most people’s greatest fear. I would venture that a more profound fear would be c… Read More
2022-06-07 18:21
Exceptional organizational growth is founded upon excellent teamwork. Easy to say, but hard to do. Certain beliefs and specific values are necessary for excellence when it comes to teamwork… Read More
2022-05-09 18:55
The last two years have been a rollercoaster ride for businesses worldwide. Many organizations faced rising demand for digital integration; this problem was compounded by increasing global c… Read More
2022-03-17 15:32
Strong business leadership isn’t always about being in charge and using power to navigate. Humility is a lesser-known leadership quality that harnesses more power than the typical mode… Read More
2022-02-22 04:00
Finding a great keynote speaker or workshop coach is an important task. Tom Flick brings decades of experience to both engaging the head and the heart to guide your company through a new, vi… Read More
2022-02-15 04:01
Great leaders lead from the heart instead of from their own hurt. Becoming a leader who has examined and made peace with their own challenges allows for agile, innovative leadership.
The po… Read More
2021-12-22 21:01
A leader who leads with a giving mindset is an influential leader who generates loyalty and connection. There are many things other than money a leader has the power to give.
The post The Po… Read More
2021-12-07 07:02
Behaving with true urgency allows an organization to focus on the tasks that propel forward instead of tasks that distract from the goal. Change leaders understand true urgency and the quali… Read More
2021-11-30 07:02
False urgency unknowingly erodes a company like cancer. It flies under the radar and goes undetected because the flurry of activity gives the impression of action and productivity. But, fals… Read More
2021-11-23 05:47
A grateful leader has a vision for good despite the circumstances, expresses gratefulness consistently, and can accept the pain that comes with difficult situations while simultaneously appr… Read More
2021-11-16 07:05
Complacency is a silent, sneaky malady quietly chipping away at an organization yet can be hard to detect, identify, and eradicate. Complacency disguises itself well and is not readily evide… Read More
2021-11-09 06:07
Change leadership is the way of the future. Where the vital work of change management continues with the status quo, change leadership features vision, innovation, and agility, and moves a c… Read More
2021-10-20 19:46
When our minds are overflowing with mindless input, and our work or home space is full and cluttered, chances are high you are having a hard time prioritizing, working efficiently, and with… Read More
2021-10-13 16:27
When our minds are overflowing with mindless input, and our work or home space is full and cluttered, chances are high you are having a hard time prioritizing, working efficiently, and with… Read More
2021-09-28 05:55
Properly understanding oneself Humility and vulnerability are qualities not thought highly upon in business. But, unfortunately, the words make many leaders uncomfortable. They feel weak, so… Read More
2021-09-23 19:17
Many business leaders struggle to motivate their teams adequately. The challenge becomes even more complicated when your organization is facing significant change. Change is a reality for mo… Read More
2021-09-21 05:55
Have you ever driven with urgency? The driving where you’re not late, but you can’t dilly dally? The driving that keeps the foot on the gas but an eye on the speedometer. A ticke… Read More
2021-09-01 09:04
Whether you made the step up to a leadership role yesterday or decades ago, there is always something new to learn about effective leadership. Your leadership style should evolve according t… Read More
2021-08-25 16:47
As the saying goes: No man is an island. It’s true in life, and it’s true in business. Therefore, good relationships are critical, from the peers you collaborate with on work pro… Read More
2021-08-17 08:04
Very few people are entirely comfortable with change. We all like a sense of consistency in our lives in one form or another. Familiarity leads to comfort and provides us with something to d… Read More
2021-07-13 08:00
Many years ago, when I left my NFL playing days behind and entered what I thought would be the organized, disciplined, team-first culture of corporate America, or so I thought. But then, I w… Read More
2021-07-08 20:24
For years now, my phone rings every Friday morning around 8am. The caller ID indicates that it’s my brother, Joe, on the line. I answer the phone and am greeted with an authentic dose… Read More
2021-07-03 14:39
The impulse to do what we can for other people and the desire to be liked and accepted is widespread and completely natural. Humans are social creatures, and pleasing others is a big part of… Read More
2021-06-21 08:34
Playing organized sports for 22 years, along with 30 years of extensive work in the corporate world, has provided Tom Flick with numerous opportunities to encounter difficult teammates. No m… Read More
2021-06-09 08:03
What is “success,” anyway? Is it having a lot of money or a high-profile job? Or perhaps it’s being famous and having the love and adoration of millions of people? Or maybe… Read More
2021-06-03 23:57
Finding a mentor is a great way to help you and your team stay motivated while you work through important milestones. Though not all mentors are created equally, the best mentors share a few… Read More
2021-06-02 07:52
I believe a great coach can take you further than you can take yourself. Everybody needs a coach—someone in their corner to challenge, support, and provide guidance while helping to de… Read More
2021-05-21 15:34
In today’s fast-moving, competitive, and high-stress work environments, leadership is more critical than ever before. Employees need strong, supportive, and competent leaders who guide… Read More
2021-05-05 16:31
Do you want your team to perform at a higher level and demonstrate traits like speed, adaptability, and agility? The world’s most successful businesses understand that these are the&nb&hell…Read More
2021-05-03 19:43
Your leadership skills and style can impact the morale of everyone in your organization. Increased workplace morale brings along many benefits, including higher productivity rates, boosted s… Read More
2021-02-17 22:53
Write on During one of my college English classes, I was struggling to write one of the assigned papers. Say what you mean I went to the professor’s office to seek his advice on… Read More
2021-01-30 01:08
Moving with urgency to actualize big visions. One of my core messages to CEOs, team leaders, and middle management is rooted in the work of Harvard Professor and friend, Dr. J… Read More
2021-01-15 01:21
By Tom Flick After 25 years as a leadership speaker, I’ve learned that brands that stay flexible stay afloat. My organization, Tom Flick Leadership, has been no exception. I … Read More
2020-06-01 09:00
Last week I posted an article entitled The Humble Leader: Giving and Receiving Feedback, and this week I would like to expand on this critical leadership quality. It is a quality often overl… Read More
2020-05-25 17:34
Being a leader that welcomes feedback sounds like such a great idea. On paper. Giving and receiving feedback in real life is much more complex and can contribute to the rise or fall of leade… Read More
2020-05-18 15:50
Leading well in challenging times requires facing fear head-on.
Fear is a tough opponent because of its ever-changing, amorphous form. There is no singular method which eliminates fear from… Read More
2020-05-11 16:39
“Does it feel uncomfortable? Good, keep doing it!” I once heard a friend of mine ask this question of a quarterback under his tutelage, and it made me think about how uncomfortab… Read More
2020-05-04 16:33
It is human nature to avoid pain.
Actively engaging in pain or inflicting pain on others sometimes comes with either a diagnosis or jail time.
But the pain that comes from co… Read More
2020-04-27 16:32
In 2006, a young man traveled to Argentina for an adventurous vacation. While there, he happened to meet a group of American volunteers who provided shoes to underprivileged children. This y… Read More
2020-04-20 15:46
“Ideas are dangerous, but the man to whom they are least dangerous is the man of ideas. He is acquainted with ideas and moves among them like a lion-tamer. Ide… Read More
2020-04-13 15:49
A microscopic germ has changed how we do life.
It has shifted how we do business. Our relationships have changed; we all work from home now, our daily schedules, meals, activities, and fina… Read More
2020-03-30 16:00
SEATTLE ICON SERVES UP A TASTY MENU OF INNOVATION, AGILITY, AND SPEED
In our current state of pandemonium, it’s fascinating to see how opportunities are captured amid disruption… Read More
2019-12-19 11:36
Potential clients want to have a reasonable certainty that they are going to get a measurable boost in performance when they bring in a business keynote speaker.
When your company is in th… Read More
2018-10-11 21:39
The Restructuring of your business can be a painstaking event in the life of an organization, yet many times a necessary component of a fast-changing and competitive world. Like it or not, w… Read More
2018-08-14 21:43
I was recently thinking of an article featuring an interview from Harvard Professor, Dr. John Kotter, published last year. In it he says, “Whenever you have changing conditions and tu… Read More
2018-03-20 17:49
Business is a serendipitous combination of hazards and opportunities. Each day we embark on a journey through a jungle of possibilities; potentially positive, as well as negative. I recentl… Read More
2017-10-17 21:25
Countless CEOs, directors, and heads of major corporations ask me what the most crucial leadership quality is – and which would most benefit their organization.
While many seek out th… Read More
2017-07-11 15:55
We’re past the halfway point with 2017 and now might be a good time to do a quick evaluation. Among things to reconsider are your organization’s leadership processes and whether… Read More
2017-05-12 13:22
Leadership mastery – is there such a thing?
We will never exhaust the topic – due to its colossal role throughout history, and bearing on individuals, communities, and even nat… Read More
2017-03-15 17:56
In today’s rapidly changing business climate, data and analytics often dominate the motivations behind decision-making. Leaders can be too quick with the head, and too slow to engage… Read More
2017-01-30 21:12
What makes a winning organization? Adaptability, motivation, and a deep desire to win…or, in other words, a true sense of urgency. Truly urgent people are exceptionally alert, extern… Read More
2017-01-04 18:04
What makes a successful organization? What allows an organization to win in a very competitive and fast-changing environment? Vision is undoubtedly important. A clearly defined picture of a… Read More
2016-11-18 22:40
What does it mean to be empathetic, to exercise empathy within a leadership position? There are many managers and leaders across the globe that would love to know the answer to this questio… Read More
2016-10-04 22:02
What does it mean to win? As a Leadership Keynote Speaker and a former NFL quarterback, I can tell you first hand, in business and athletics, that winning, real winning, isn’t just abo… Read More
2016-08-23 18:07
What is Employee Engagement?
Employee Engagement is one of the latest buzzwords floating around the online HR community. It can be frustrating to read about, mostly because engagement itself… Read More
2016-07-26 17:32
Managers have numerous responsibilities, but they all revolve around human capital. These professionals are expected to bring the best out of people, keeping everyone focused on important go… Read More
2016-06-30 20:36
Have you ever been around someone magnetic? Someone whom regardless of what they were up to, you wanted to be involved with? In all likelihood, that person has a clear sense of who they are… Read More
2016-05-18 15:42
In business, organizations that reach greatness don’t get there by riding on the coattails of a few superstars. Instead, companies achieving incredible feats do so through dynamic tea… Read More
2016-04-20 17:00
As a leader in your organization, you’re probably working hard as it is. You might be thinking that you’re already busting your chops, and you couldn’t work any harder if y… Read More
2016-03-16 23:52
One of the key differences I’ve found between a great leader and someone who is just in charge is how they affect the people around them. I’ve found real leaders lift-up and coll… Read More
2016-03-08 21:42
Among the effective leader’s arsenal of habits, integrity is one of our most important and dynamic tools. For those of us who strive for greatness, integrity begins as a habit and even… Read More
2016-02-04 20:25
If we observe the world around us, we can see that proper communication is not only a habit of great leaders, but it’s a behavior of life itself. If we compare the human body to that o… Read More
2016-01-26 21:29
Leadership is the Name of the Game
2016 will again be a year of unprecedented change. Because of the speed at which change is happening in our world, change can’t be managed. This is w… Read More
2016-01-13 18:47
I’ve been asked many times, “Are great leaders born with their abilities, or can these characteristics be learned?” I’m here to tell you that leaders aren’t pre… Read More
2015-12-02 18:04
Fear in the workplace is more common than one might expect. On the surface, it can be fairly unnoticeable, yet it can plague your organization like a nasty virus. Fear can be difficult to p… Read More
2015-10-08 18:14
People often ask me what the most valuable lesson I learned during my seven seasons as an NFL quarterback. I’m always hesitant to answer because it’s extremely difficult, imposs… Read More
2015-10-02 13:42
Each season of the year brings new changes, new ways of doing things; new procedures and processes to help navigate the bloated landscape of information and the mountain high workload we cli… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
You must be willing to look at things from a different perspective in order to find new ideas for approaching challenges and moving things forward in an organization. As a change leadership… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Sometimes it’s best to let people learn on their own rather than handing them the answers on a plate. Of course, in crisis moments this may not be feasible. However, when the opportuni… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of the things I often come across as a business keynote speaker is the fact that many companies are missing a clear direction for their organization. I see it all too often. ...
Continu… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As a Leadership Keynote Speaker, I’m always on the look out to find fun and simple ways to effectively communicate lessons on change leadership. This great post from my… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In his latest post, Dr. John Kotter offers advice for companies looking to get back on track in this competitive world. Read about how to avoid the life cycle path that s… Read More
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