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Leadership Insights from LIA


WHY YOUR LEADERSHIP ROLE MEANS MORE THAN YOU THINK
Discover why leadership is essential in every organization. Learn how your leadership role impacts culture, performance, and long-term success.

Karen Gregory


Taking On a Leadership Role: How New Supervisors Can Lead With Confidence
Taking on a leadership role can feel intimidating, especially when you’re new or leading seasoned employees. Learn how to gain confidence, build trust, and lead your team effectively from day one.
Stephanie Hallum


Workplace Friendships in Leadership: From Friends to Leaders
Discover how to navigate workplace friendships in leadership. Learn to balance professionalism, accountability, and integrity with strong relationships.

Karen Gregory


Why Employees Leave: Leadership Lessons to Reduce Employee Turnover in Leadership
Employee turnover in leadership is often caused by the leader. Learn the top ten reasons why employees leave and how better leadership can turn it around.

Karen Gregory


Stop the Blame Game: Leadership Accountability Starts with You
True leadership means taking responsibility, not finding excuses. Discover how accountability builds trust and transforms team performance.

Karen Gregory


Lucky and Leadership: Finding Lessons in Everyday Interruptions
A six-month-old puppy reminds us that interruptions can be opportunities in disguise. Discover how leaders can turn daily distractions into moments for growth, connection, and influence.

Karen Gregory


Let’s Be Honest: Why Honesty In Leadership Defines True Leadership
Honesty tops every list of leadership traits people value most. Learn how to strengthen integrity, accountability, and trust in your leadership—starting with how you communicate and follow through.

Karen Gregory


Fairness in Leadership: Why “Life Isn’t Fair” Doesn’t Work at Work
Fairness in leadership goes beyond rules—it’s about consistency, integrity, and recognizing individual contributions. Learn how leaders can handle “fair” with wisdom and balance.

Karen Gregory


Excusiness: Ending Excuses and Building Accountability in Leadership
Break the cycle of excuses and build accountability in leadership. Learn practical strategies for setting expectations, developing dependable teams, and eliminating “excusiness” from your workplace.

Karen Gregory


Assistant Leadership: Influencing Up, Down and Across the Organization
Assistant leaders sit in the middle of the organization—supporting managers while leading teams. Discover five ways to influence up, down, and across to strengthen your impact.

Karen Gregory


Example One or Example Two: How Leadership Culture Defines Success
Two companies. Two leadership stories. One thrived and one struggled. Explore how leadership culture ripples through every level of an organization—from trust to customer loyalty.

Karen Gregory


ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
“Actions speak louder than words” isn’t just a cliché—it’s a cornerstone of effective leadership. Discover how consistency between what you say and what you do builds trust, credibility, and lasting influence.

Karen Gregory


A SMOOTH SEA
Calm days are easy, but real leadership is built in the storm. Discover why the toughest challenges make you and your team stronger — and how to grow through them.

Karen Gregory
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