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Stories, Resources, and News from Leadership Worth Following

  • The Importance of Hiring a Leadership Consulting Firm: A Strategic Investment in Organizational Success 

    The Importance of Hiring a Leadership Consulting Firm: A Strategic Investment in Organizational Success 

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    In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership has never been more crucial. Organizations face unprecedented challenges—from digital transformation and global competition to shifting workforce expectations and economic uncertainty. Many forward-thinking companies are discovering the significant advantages of partnering with a leadership consulting firm to strengthen their executive capabilities and drive sustainable growth.  What is…

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  • The Worthy Leadership Model: How LWF’s Framework Goes Beyond Traditional Measures

    The Worthy Leadership Model: How LWF’s Framework Goes Beyond Traditional Measures

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    At Leadership Worth Following (LWF), we serve as your dedicated team of business psychologists. We are the only leadership consulting firm specifically focused on helping companies find, develop, and retain leaders truly worth following.  How? We connect your business goals with science through our exclusive framework: the Worthly Leadership Model. This proven model is built…

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  • Aligning Intentions with Behaviors

    Aligning Intentions with Behaviors

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    Mark always thought he was a great leader. He set clear goals, pushed his team to deliver results, and always had an open-door policy. But something wasn’t clicking.

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  • How to Find, Develop, and Keep Leadership Worth Following

    How to Find, Develop, and Keep Leadership Worth Following

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    Leadership isn’t just about titles or experience—it’s about impact. You need leaders who can step up, inspire their teams, and drive results. But how do you find them? How do you grow them? And how do you keep them?

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  • Leadership Worth Following: Building a Legacy for the Future

    Leadership Worth Following: Building a Legacy for the Future

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    Leadership is about being someone people genuinely want to follow. For over 20 years, this belief has guided how we help leaders and organizations grow.

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  • Improving The Odds Of A Great Hire

    Improving The Odds Of A Great Hire

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    Hiring and developing great leaders is about finding the right mix of skills, personality, and potential. The best approach blends science (using the right assessments and tools) with strategy (understanding your company’s unique needs today and in the future).

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  • Why Humility is the Secret to Leadership Worth Following and How to Build It

    Why Humility is the Secret to Leadership Worth Following and How to Build It

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    Have you ever worked under a leader who acted like they had all the answers? The kind who’s never wrong, avoids feedback, and always quick to take the credit. Not exactly an inspiring person, right? Now, think about the leaders you truly enjoyed working with. Chances are, they were humble, open to listening, and willing…

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  • The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Leadership Development (And How to Fix It)

    The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Leadership Development (And How to Fix It)

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    Have you ever worked with a manager who seemed completely out of their depth? If you have, you have probably seen how quickly things can spiral when leadership development takes a backseat.

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  • Can AI Replace the Human Touch in Executive Coaching?

    Can AI Replace the Human Touch in Executive Coaching?

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    When I started coaching leaders, I wondered if AI could ever replace the personal touch of a coach. After some digging, it turns out that AI has its strengths, but it also has some noteworthy limitations. If you’re thinking about using AI for coaching, here’s what you need to know: The Pros of AI in…

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  • Manager vs. Leader: Understanding the Key Differences for Effective Leadership

    Manager vs. Leader: Understanding the Key Differences for Effective Leadership

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    Have you ever wondered about the difference between a manager and a leader? As a leadership consultant, I encounter all types of leaders every day, and I’ve noticed a clear difference between managing and coaching. Just today, I led two roleplays that really highlighted this difference. The first leader, Lisa, was all about the present…

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  • Unlocking Jack Ma’s Success: Modern People Retention Strategies for Thriving Businesses

    Unlocking Jack Ma’s Success: Modern People Retention Strategies for Thriving Businesses

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    Alibaba’s story When Jack Ma founded Alibaba, he knew that the company’s success would depend on attracting and retaining top talent. Recognizing the importance of creating a positive workplace and making employees happy, Ma used several key strategies to make Alibaba one of the most respected companies in the world. Jack Ma’s People Retention Strategies…

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  • The Shadow Leaders Cast

    The Shadow Leaders Cast

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    When I think about adapting to our environment, I remember the moment I decided to hike Mount Elbert in Colorado.

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